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336 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Based loosely on the life of the author's grandfather, a professional embroiderer in the court of the last king of Vietnam in the early 1900s, Kien Nguyen has reimagined his grandfather's amazing story to weave a tapestry of his own: this stunning...
Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Drug use, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Infidelity, Gore, Gun violence
336 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Based loosely on the life of the author's grandfather, a professional embroiderer in the court of the last king of Vietnam in the early 1900s, Kien Nguyen has reimagined his grandfather's amazing story to weave a tapestry of his own: this stunning...
Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Drug use, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Infidelity, Gore, Gun violence