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kimveach 's review for:
The House of Doors
by Tan Twan Eng
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I started listening to this book on audio but found it difficult since I wanted to look up so many references and words. I only listen to audiobooks when I'm driving, so this was not something I could manage. I switched to a hardback book and enjoyed it so much more. I'm not sure that I've ever read something set in Malaysia, and I loved learning about a piece of its history. The integration of Somerset Maugham's life with the other characters in Penang was excellent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Colonisation, Classism