Ghost Month by Ed Lin

336 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced
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August is Ghost Month in Taiwan-a time to commemorate the dead: burn incense, visit shrines, commemorate ancestors, and avoid unlucky situations, large purchases, and bodies of water. Jing-nan, a young man who runs a food stand in a bustling Taipe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 55%
dark 33%
challenging 22%
funny 22%
informative 22%
lighthearted 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.21

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