Pianotunnit by Janice Y. K. Lee

Pianotunnit

Janice Y. K. Lee with Helene Bützow (Translator)

395 pages • 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 1,108 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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