The Majesties by Tiffany Tsao

The Majesties

Tiffany Tsao

272 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary thriller dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

In this "bold and dramatic portrayal of characters on the cusp of an impossible choice" (Publishers Weekly), two sisters from a wealthy Chinese-Indonesian family grapple with secrets and betrayal after one of them poisons their entire family. Gwen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 798 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 70%
reflective 45%
emotional 38%
tense 29%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 37%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.31

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