In the Pond by Ha Jin

In the Pond

Ha Jin

160 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective sad fast-paced
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In the Pond is a 2000 novel by Ha Jin, who has also written Under the Red Flag, Ocean of Winds, and Waiting. He has been praised for his works relating to Chinese life and culture. The novel centers around the character Shao Bin, a Chinese man wor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 149 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | Character: 42% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.7

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