The Borrowed by Chan Ho-Kei

The Borrowed

Chan Ho-Kei with Jeremy Tiang (Translator)

496 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Covering six cases that span Kwan Chun-dok’s impressive fifty-year career, The Borrowed takes readers on a tour of Hong Kong history from the Leftist Riot in 1967; the conflict between the HK Police and ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corrupt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
tense 83%
adventurous 62%
dark 50%
challenging 37%
informative 20%
reflective 20%
emotional 16%
sad 12%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 36%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 31% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%

Average rating

4.17

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