Noble House by James Clavell

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This spellbinding adventure is a literary triumph that proves once again why James Clavell's books have become modern classics.Set in Hong Kong in 1963, the action of Noble House spans scarcely more than a week, but these are days of high adventur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 703 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
informative 58%
tense 58%
mysterious 50%
challenging 41%
emotional 33%
funny 16%
sad 16%
dark 8%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 16%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.06

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