Five Star Billionaire by Tash Aw

Five Star Billionaire

Tash Aw

391 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark mysterious medium-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
reflective 60%
sad 46%
dark 26%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 20%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
tense 13%
funny 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 31%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.32

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