Mr Ma and Son by Lao She

Mr Ma and Son

Lao She

344 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction historical reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

Mr Ma and his son Ma Wei run an antiques shop nestled in a quiet street by St Paul's Cathedral in London, where, far from their native Peking, they struggle to navigate the bustling pavements and myriad social conventions of 1920s English society....

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
emotional 41%
reflective 41%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 35%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 46%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 30% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.83

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