The Jade Peony by Wayson Choy

The Jade Peony

Wayson Choy

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fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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The Jade Peony by Wayson Choy is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of family, identity, resilience, and the complexities of cultural heritage, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven historical fiction and are drawn to tales of love, loss, and the human spirit.

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Chinatown, Vancouver, in the late 1930s and '40s provides the setting for this poignant first novel, told through the vivid and intense reminiscences of the three younger children of an immigrant family. They each experience a very different child...

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Community Reviews

3.66
based on 365 reviews

Moods

reflective: 100%

emotional: 76%

sad: 52%

informative: 47%

challenging: 17%

hopeful: 17%

funny: 11%

inspiring: 11%

tense: 11%

adventurous: 5%

dark: 5%

mysterious: 5%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

73% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

78% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

78% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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