Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim

Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune

Roselle Lim

320 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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Lush and visual, chock-full of delicious recipes, Roselle Lim’s magical debut novel is about food, heritage, and finding family in the most unexpected places.  At the news of her mother’s death, Natalie Tan returns home. The two women hadn’t spoke...

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Moods

emotional 68%
hopeful 58%
lighthearted 52%
reflective 39%
inspiring 28%
sad 17%
mysterious 12%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 5%
challenging 3%
tense 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 19%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.45

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