In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner

In the Shadow of the Banyan

Vaddey Ratner

322 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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For seven-year-old Raami, the shattering end of childhood begins with the footsteps of her father returning home in the early dawn hours bringing details of the civil war that has overwhelmed the streets of Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital. Soon the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,110 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 85%
reflective 50%
dark 45%
challenging 40%
informative 34%
tense 32%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 24%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

4.06

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