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 50 reviews

Moods

funny 63%
emotional 45%
reflective 45%
challenging 27%
informative 27%
lighthearted 18%
sad 18%
dark 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 38%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 41%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.81

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