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288 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786898630
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 13 May 2008
Description
In this dazzling collection, Nam Le takes us across the globe as he enters the hearts and minds of characters from all over the world. Whether it's the story of fourteen-year-old Juan, a hit man in Colombia; an ageing painter in New York mourning ...
Community Reviews Summary of 568 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
reflective 57%
challenging 52%
sad 52%
tense 19%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
WarModerate
Child death, Death of parent
288 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786898630
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 13 May 2008
Description
In this dazzling collection, Nam Le takes us across the globe as he enters the hearts and minds of characters from all over the world. Whether it's the story of fourteen-year-old Juan, a hit man in Colombia; an ageing painter in New York mourning ...
Community Reviews Summary of 568 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
reflective 57%
challenging 52%
sad 52%
tense 19%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
WarModerate
Child death, Death of parent