Reviews - Tai-Pan | The StoryGraph

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Tai-Pan

James Clavell

4.16 AVERAGE

monkatx's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

samwise__'s review against another edition

4.25

adventurous challenging dark slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

skconaghan's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Another heart-wrenching love story by a master of historical fiction. Set against the conflict and complexity of the end of the Imperial Era in Asia.

zachghalayini's review against another edition

5.0

Tai-Pan delves into themes of imperialism, colonialism, and cultural clash. Clavell vividly portrays the clash of civilizations as Western values and traditions collide with Chinese customs and traditions. The novel explores the complexities of identity and allegiance, as characters grapple with their loyalties to nation, family, and self.