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384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529386400
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Description
A cinematic, entertaining and fast-paced debut novel that is part-Ocean’s Eleven, part-The Social Network and part-Crazy Rich Asians, Portrait of a Thief is an addictive mix of heist and unlikely friendships by way of the politics of colonization....
Community Reviews Summary of 7,256 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
emotional 40%
mysterious 26%
hopeful 24%
tense 24%
inspiring 16%
informative 15%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
lighthearted 8%
sad 2%
dark 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 26% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Racism, Death of parentModerate
Grief, Xenophobia384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529386400
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Description
A cinematic, entertaining and fast-paced debut novel that is part-Ocean’s Eleven, part-The Social Network and part-Crazy Rich Asians, Portrait of a Thief is an addictive mix of heist and unlikely friendships by way of the politics of colonization....
Community Reviews Summary of 7,256 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
emotional 40%
mysterious 26%
hopeful 24%
tense 24%
inspiring 16%
informative 15%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
lighthearted 8%
sad 2%
dark 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 26% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Racism, Death of parentModerate
Grief, Xenophobia