Scan barcode
271 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849165181
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Laos, 1976. The monarchy has been deposed, the Communist Pathet Lao have taken over. Most of the educated class has fled, but Dr Siri Paiboun, a Paris-trained doctor remains. And so this 72-year-old physician is appointed state coroner, despite ha...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
funny 68%
adventurous 54%
lighthearted 27%
dark 13%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 82% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Death of parent, SuicideMinor
Torture
271 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849165181
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Laos, 1976. The monarchy has been deposed, the Communist Pathet Lao have taken over. Most of the educated class has fled, but Dr Siri Paiboun, a Paris-trained doctor remains. And so this 72-year-old physician is appointed state coroner, despite ha...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
funny 68%
adventurous 54%
lighthearted 27%
dark 13%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 82% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Death of parent, SuicideMinor
Torture