The Understory by Saneh Sangsuk

The Understory

Saneh Sangsuk with Mui Poopoksakul (Translator)

173 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

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A novel of man's relationship with nature, power, and the vitality of storytelling, from beloved Thai author Saneh Sangsuk.The lovable, yarnspinning monk Luang Paw Tien, now in his nineties, is the last person in his village to bear witness to the...

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Community Reviews

4.17
based on 33 reviews

Moods

emotional: 71%

dark: 64%

reflective: 57%

adventurous: 42%

sad: 42%

tense: 42%

challenging: 21%

informative: 21%

mysterious: 21%

hopeful: 14%

inspiring: 14%


Pace

21% of readers chose fast
71% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
18% of readers chose A mix
63% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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