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352 pages • first pub 1791 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385093798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 20 October 1958
As she penetrates the intricacies of 18th-century Chinese aristocracy, a reader who appreciates the nuances of family dynamics, cultural heritage, and the timeless struggle between duty and desire will find themselves utterly enthralled by the sweeping narrative of The Dream of the Red Chamber.
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For more than a century and a half, Dream of the Red Chamber has been recognized in China as the greatest of its novels, a Chinese Romeo-and-Juliet love story and a portrait of one of the world's great civilizations. Chi-chen Wang's translation is...
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Moods
reflective: 63%
challenging: 59%
emotional: 45%
mysterious: 31%
sad: 22%
funny: 18%
informative: 18%
lighthearted: 18%
relaxing: 18%
adventurous: 13%
inspiring: 13%
tense: 9%
hopeful: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Murder352 pages • first pub 1791 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385093798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 20 October 1958
As she penetrates the intricacies of 18th-century Chinese aristocracy, a reader who appreciates the nuances of family dynamics, cultural heritage, and the timeless struggle between duty and desire will find themselves utterly enthralled by the sweeping narrative of The Dream of the Red Chamber.
Description
For more than a century and a half, Dream of the Red Chamber has been recognized in China as the greatest of its novels, a Chinese Romeo-and-Juliet love story and a portrait of one of the world's great civilizations. Chi-chen Wang's translation is...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 63%
challenging: 59%
emotional: 45%
mysterious: 31%
sad: 22%
funny: 18%
informative: 18%
lighthearted: 18%
relaxing: 18%
adventurous: 13%
inspiring: 13%
tense: 9%
hopeful: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Murder