Dreams of Joy by Lisa See

Dreams of Joy

Shanghai Girls #2

Lisa See with Janet Song (Narrator)

15 hours, 42 minutes first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad medium-paced
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In her beloved New York Times bestsellers Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, and, most recently, Shanghai Girls, Lisa See has brilliantly illuminated the potent bonds of mother love, romantic love, and love of country. Now, in her most...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,394 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 70%
dark 42%
tense 42%
informative 40%
challenging 37%
adventurous 27%
reflective 25%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 18%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 28% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.01

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