The Piano Teacher by Janice Y. K. Lee

The Piano Teacher

Janice Y. K. Lee

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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In the epic tradition of The English Patient, this gripping tale of love and betrayal is set in war-torn Hong Kong. It is 1942, and Will Trusdale, an Englishman newly arrived in Hong Kong, has fallen headlong into a passionate relationship with Tr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,109 reviews

Moods

dark 51%
emotional 48%
reflective 48%
mysterious 36%
sad 36%
informative 33%
challenging 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 47%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 34% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.2

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