Title: mediocre characterizations
Product review: The basic plot has already been outlined so I won't repeat it. Overall, the concept is good. However, the heroine was poorly developed as were the other minor characters except for the wicked aunt. She was the only character in this novel that was anything other than bland. Very disappointing overall. For other books based on Chinese culture, I suggest Bridge of Birds (Hughart) or Tea With The Black Dragon (McAvoy). Both very well written with complex characters.
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