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435 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781602860742
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Weinstein Books
Publication date: 01 May 2009
Description
In the tradition of celebrated wartime storytellers Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel casts a powerful spell. The recipient of extraordinary acclaim from critics and the bookselling community, Tan Twan Eng's debut nove...
Community Reviews Summary of 751 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 67%
dark 41%
challenging 37%
informative 24%
tense 22%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 33% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
War, Torture, DeathModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Gun violenceMinor
Abortion, Drug use, Rape435 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781602860742
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Weinstein Books
Publication date: 01 May 2009
Description
In the tradition of celebrated wartime storytellers Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel casts a powerful spell. The recipient of extraordinary acclaim from critics and the bookselling community, Tan Twan Eng's debut nove...
Community Reviews Summary of 751 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 67%
dark 41%
challenging 37%
informative 24%
tense 22%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 33% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Torture, DeathModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Gun violenceMinor
Abortion, Drug use, Rape