Tai-Pan by James Clavell

Tai-Pan

Asian Saga: Chronological Order #2

James Clavell

734 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous tense medium-paced
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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 95%
tense 48%
emotional 25%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
informative 14%
sad 14%
mysterious 12%
reflective 12%
inspiring 10%
funny 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 33% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.16

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