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379 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
"Shanghai, 1930s. Shen Shijun, a young engineer, has fallen in love with his colleague, the beautiful Gu Manzhen. He is determined to resist his family's efforts to match him with his wealthy cousin so that he can marry the woman he truly loves. B...
Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
reflective 46%
dark 40%
tense 26%
challenging 13%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 26% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Kidnapping, Misogyny, Toxic relationshipModerate
Rape, Infidelity, Death of parentMinor
War, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol379 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Shanghai, 1930s. Shen Shijun, a young engineer, has fallen in love with his colleague, the beautiful Gu Manzhen. He is determined to resist his family's efforts to match him with his wealthy cousin so that he can marry the woman he truly loves. B...
Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
reflective 46%
dark 40%
tense 26%
challenging 13%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 26% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Misogyny, Toxic relationshipModerate
Rape, Infidelity, Death of parentMinor
War, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol