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512 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781838858346
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Description
The first novel from the internationally bestselling, Man Booker-shortlisted author of The Garden of Evening MistsPenang, 1939. Being half Chinese and half English, Philip Hutton always felt like he never belonged. That is until he befriends Hayat...
Community Reviews Summary of 745 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 68%
dark 42%
challenging 36%
informative 25%
tense 22%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Torture, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Drug use, Rape, Abortion
512 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781838858346
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Description
The first novel from the internationally bestselling, Man Booker-shortlisted author of The Garden of Evening MistsPenang, 1939. Being half Chinese and half English, Philip Hutton always felt like he never belonged. That is until he befriends Hayat...
Community Reviews Summary of 745 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 68%
dark 42%
challenging 36%
informative 25%
tense 22%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Torture, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Drug use, Rape, Abortion