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448 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781905802142
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Myrmidon Books
Publication date: 27 May 2008
Description
In the tradition of celebrated wartime storytellers Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel casts a powerful spell.The recipient of extraordinary acclaim from critics and the bookselling community, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel...
Community Reviews Summary of 746 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
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Graphic
War, Torture, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Drug use, Rape, Abortion448 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781905802142
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Myrmidon Books
Publication date: 27 May 2008
Description
In the tradition of celebrated wartime storytellers Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel casts a powerful spell.The recipient of extraordinary acclaim from critics and the bookselling community, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel...
Community Reviews Summary of 746 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