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485 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802189820
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Black Cat
Publication date: 03 January 2017
Description
A legendary detective uncovers Hong Kong’s darkest “An ambitious narrative brilliantly executed . . . What an achievement!” (John Burdett, author of Bangkok 8 ). From award-winning author Chan Ho-kei, The Borrowed tells the story of Kwan Chun-dok,...
Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
tense 76%
adventurous 57%
dark 53%
challenging 34%
emotional 19%
informative 19%
reflective 19%
sad 11%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 34% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Violence, MurderModerate
Police brutality
485 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802189820
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Black Cat
Publication date: 03 January 2017
Description
A legendary detective uncovers Hong Kong’s darkest “An ambitious narrative brilliantly executed . . . What an achievement!” (John Burdett, author of Bangkok 8 ). From award-winning author Chan Ho-kei, The Borrowed tells the story of Kwan Chun-dok,...
Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
tense 76%
adventurous 57%
dark 53%
challenging 34%
emotional 19%
informative 19%
reflective 19%
sad 11%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 34% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Violence, MurderModerate
Police brutality