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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Set in historical Malaysia of the late 1800s, The Ghost Bride follows Li Lan, daughter of a bankrupt family with few marriage prospects until the prosperous Lim family approaches her about a ghost marriage. Their only son and heir mysteriously died, and they want Li Lan to be his bride. Although she rejects their offer, she is soon pulled into the world of ghosts and spirits, and must find the courage within herself to come back to the world of the living. Filled with romance, adventure, and magic realism, The Ghost Bride is a delightful and thrilling read. – Jennifer W.O.
I listened to this as an audiobook, and I think that the narration increased my enjoyment of the book. It's very different from other books I've read in setting and the culture of British Malaya. The language has a lyrical quality.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Really enjoyed this book! Also, I think it could translate into a pretty epic anime series... ;)
While reading this book, I happened to go to the Asian supermarket, and found some Hell banknotes! I never knew what those were meant for before reading this book. Pretty neat.
While reading this book, I happened to go to the Asian supermarket, and found some Hell banknotes! I never knew what those were meant for before reading this book. Pretty neat.
adventurous
hopeful
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ayyyyy no me gustó el final! Todo el libro fue GENIAL.... Hasta que llegamos a los últimos capítulos. En verdad que la cultura de Malasia es impresionante, con tantas supersticiones, tanta influencia de diferentes países, se me hizo fascinante! Y la historia con tantos elementos de su propio folclore, me engancho desde el principio. Pero ese finaaaaal!!! Noooo porfavor. Pero bueno, habrá quien lo disfrute y crea que fue el adecuado, solo que esa persona no soy yo.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced