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256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593242322
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth
Publication date: 02 August 2022
Description
A veteran journalist in Hong Kong investigates the disappearance of a student protester in this “sensual, provocative, and riveting” (The Washington Post) novel from the celebrated author of The Forgiven—now a major motion picture starring Jessica...
Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
mysterious 60%
sad 45%
tense 30%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
adventurous 15%
informative 10%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Plot: 15% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Death, Police brutality
256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593242322
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth
Publication date: 02 August 2022
Description
A veteran journalist in Hong Kong investigates the disappearance of a student protester in this “sensual, provocative, and riveting” (The Washington Post) novel from the celebrated author of The Forgiven—now a major motion picture starring Jessica...
Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
mysterious 60%
sad 45%
tense 30%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
adventurous 15%
informative 10%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Plot: 15% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Death, Police brutality