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336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472125248
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Constable & Robinson
Publication date: 20 August 2019
Description
*SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA SAPERE BOOKS HISTORICAL DAGGER* 'Simply glorious. Every nook and cranny of 1930s Singapore is brought richly to life' CATRIONA MCPHERSON 'Charming' RHYS BOWEN 'One of the most likeable heroines in modern literature' SCOTSM...
Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
informative 41%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
Pace
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Xenophobia, MurderMinor
War
336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472125248
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Constable & Robinson
Publication date: 20 August 2019
Description
*SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA SAPERE BOOKS HISTORICAL DAGGER* 'Simply glorious. Every nook and cranny of 1930s Singapore is brought richly to life' CATRIONA MCPHERSON 'Charming' RHYS BOWEN 'One of the most likeable heroines in modern literature' SCOTSM...
Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
informative 41%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
Pace
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Xenophobia, MurderMinor
War