Review by gerika13 - The House of Doors

gerika13 's review for:

The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng

3.5

reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Exquisite prose for a soft and sad story. Queer historical fiction of a sort that isn't often discussed, frustrating but beautifully reflective. Major trigger warnings for colonialism/racist language, although since the author is Malaysian himself I assume we're meant to sit with the discomfort of this language, since he is telling a very real story.

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