Peony in Love
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Peony in Love

by Lisa See

2007•Historical•304 pages

Taste attributes: historicaldramaromanceslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavylinearglossyemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipinjustice/tragedy/vengeancetroubled leads

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Boxlist takeEmotional and serious: a polished historical novel, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like depth over escapism.

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4.2 / 5

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About This Book

"I finally understand what the poets have written. In spring, moved to passion; in autumn only regret."For young Peony, betrothed to a suitor she has never met, these lyrics from The Peony Pavilion mirror her own longings.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

HistoricalDramaRomanceComplex relationshipInjustice/tragedy/vengeanceTroubled leads

Subjects

Social life and customsLovesicknessHistorical fictionOperaChinese OperasFuture lifeYoung womenHistory

Details

Author
Lisa See
Published
2007
Pages
304
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