Three Sisters by Bi Feiyu, Howard Goldblatt, Sylvia Li-chun Lin

288 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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In a small village in China, the Wang family has produced seven sisters in its quest to have a boy; three of the sisters emerge as the lead characters in this remarkable novel. From the small-town treachery of the village to the slogans of the Cul...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

2.69

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