The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng

The House of Doors

Tan Twan Eng

320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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The anticipated novel from the Booker-shortlisted author exploring love, betrayal and morality in 1920s PenangIt is 1921 and at Cassowary House in the Straits Settlements of Penang, Robert Hamlyn is a well-to-do lawyer and his steely wife Lesley a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 797 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 64%
mysterious 38%
sad 29%
informative 28%
hopeful 13%
challenging 12%
adventurous 11%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 35%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 46% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 39% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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