The Tapestries by Kien Nguyen

The Tapestries

Kien Nguyen

343 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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This epic tale of romance and revenge immerses us in the world of a spirited young boy in turn-of-the-century Vietnam: Dan, who is thrust into an arranged marriage at age seven, who secretly witnesses his father's beheading, who escapes certain de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

tense 75%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.86

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