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261 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099455455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 July 2004
Description
In a compelling novel that takes the reader on a strange journey from Indochina to Paris, the Vietnamese cook for Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas reveals his own fascinating storyParis, 1934. Binh has accompanied his employers to the station fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 628 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 40%
challenging 26%
dark 18%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 6%
tense 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Self harm, Emotional abuseModerate
Sexual content, Death of parent, OutingMinor
Animal death, Infidelity, Racism
261 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099455455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 July 2004
Description
In a compelling novel that takes the reader on a strange journey from Indochina to Paris, the Vietnamese cook for Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas reveals his own fascinating storyParis, 1934. Binh has accompanied his employers to the station fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 628 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 40%
challenging 26%
dark 18%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 6%
tense 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Self harm, Emotional abuseModerate
Sexual content, Death of parent, OutingMinor
Animal death, Infidelity, Racism