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missing page info • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670870165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the Philippines, this Chinese puzzle of a novel, written by the author of "The Beach", spans three generations, following the stories of three sets of characters whose fates are intertwined.
Community Reviews Summary of 405 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 55%
adventurous 44%
reflective 44%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
informative 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%Average rating
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missing page info • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670870165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the Philippines, this Chinese puzzle of a novel, written by the author of "The Beach", spans three generations, following the stories of three sets of characters whose fates are intertwined.
Community Reviews Summary of 405 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 55%
adventurous 44%
reflective 44%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
informative 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.