Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok

Searching for Sylvie Lee

Jean Kwok

336 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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Description

A poignant and suspenseful drama that untangles the complicated ties binding three women --two sisters and their mother-- in one Chinese immigrant family and explores what happens when the eldest daughter disappears, and a series of family secrets...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,228 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
emotional 75%
sad 61%
dark 38%
reflective 34%
tense 29%
challenging 13%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.51

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