Music of the Ghosts by Vaddey Ratner

Music of the Ghosts

Vaddey Ratner

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fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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Music of the Ghosts by Vaddey Ratner is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate lyrical storytelling, historical fiction, and the transformative power of love, forgiveness, and self-discovery, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a deeply emotional and provocative journey through the complexities of the human heart.

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An astonishing and powerful new novel from PEN/Hemingway finalist Vaddey Ratner. Leaving the safety of America, Teera returns to Cambodia for the first time since her harrowing escape as a child refugee. She carries a letter from a man who mysteri...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 163 reviews

Moods

emotional: 82%

reflective: 58%

challenging: 52%

sad: 52%

dark: 47%

hopeful: 29%

inspiring: 23%

informative: 11%


Pace

31% of readers chose medium
68% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose No
22% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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