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243 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394723921
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
nonfiction
classics
feminism
memoir
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Description
A Chinese American woman tells of the Chinese myths, family stories and events of her California childhood that have shaped her identity.
Community Reviews Summary of 3,687 reviews
Moods
reflective 79%
emotional 58%
challenging 50%
dark 26%
sad 20%
informative 18%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
emotional 58%
challenging 50%
dark 26%
sad 20%
informative 18%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 49%
medium 43%
fast 7%
medium 43%
fast 7%
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Graphic
Bullying, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Xenophobia, Racism, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual content
243 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394723921
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
nonfiction
classics
feminism
memoir
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Description
A Chinese American woman tells of the Chinese myths, family stories and events of her California childhood that have shaped her identity.
Community Reviews Summary of 3,687 reviews
Moods
reflective 79%
emotional 58%
challenging 50%
dark 26%
sad 20%
informative 18%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
emotional 58%
challenging 50%
dark 26%
sad 20%
informative 18%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 49%
medium 43%
fast 7%
medium 43%
fast 7%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
View summary
Graphic
Bullying, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Xenophobia, Racism, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual content