Tai-Pan by James Clavell

734 pages first pub 1966 (editions) user-added

fiction historical adventurous tense medium-paced
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Description

He is also a pirate, an opium smuggler, and a master manipulator of men. This is the story of his fight to establish himself and his dynasty as the undisputed masters of the Orient.

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Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 50%
emotional 26%
dark 22%
challenging 20%
informative 16%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
hopeful 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 23%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 30% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.16

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