Literary Fiction
A tale of two sisters torn by rivalry and love in 20th-century China, amidst war and exile.
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A tale of two sisters torn by rivalry and love in 20th-century China, amidst war and exile.
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From the acclaimed Chinese American author, a story of two sisters and the deadly rivalry that comes to separate them. Beginning in 1925, it tells the story not only of one family, but of China across the turbulent years of the 20th century, through war, revolution, occupation, and exile. When their mother dies, Junan and her little sister Yinan make a pact to stay together forever. They grow up in Hangzhou, in their wealthy father's house, Junan becoming every year more beautiful, Yinan shyer a...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Moderate romantic content with themes of love and jealousy; sexual content implied but not graphic.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence due to war and invasion contexts; not graphically detailed.
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources.
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present.
Political content
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Moderate focus on historical and political turmoil in 20th-century China.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate themes of familial pressure and forced marriage; emotional suffering depicted.
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