The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng

The Gift of Rain

Tan Twan Eng

336 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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In the tradition of celebrated wartime storytellers Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel casts a powerful spell.The recipient of extraordinary acclaim from critics and the bookselling community, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 743 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 77%
sad 69%
dark 41%
challenging 36%
informative 25%
tense 22%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 42%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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