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390 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781471401411
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
"One evening, my father asked me if I would like to become a ghost bride..." Though ruled by British overlords, the Chinese of colonial Malaya still cling to ancient customs. And in the sleepy port town of Malacca, ghosts and superstitions abound....
Community Reviews Summary of 4,820 reviews
Moods
mysterious 78%
emotional 35%
dark 29%
tense 21%
reflective 17%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
sad 10%
lighthearted 7%
funny 6%
challenging 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Suicide, Abortion, Fatphobia390 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781471401411
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"One evening, my father asked me if I would like to become a ghost bride..." Though ruled by British overlords, the Chinese of colonial Malaya still cling to ancient customs. And in the sleepy port town of Malacca, ghosts and superstitions abound....
Community Reviews Summary of 4,820 reviews
Moods
mysterious 78%
emotional 35%
dark 29%
tense 21%
reflective 17%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
sad 10%
lighthearted 7%
funny 6%
challenging 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Addiction, MurderModerate
Death of parent, Drug use, Drug abuseMinor
Suicide, Abortion, Fatphobia