Certainty by Madeleine Thien

Certainty

Madeleine Thien

320 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

Madeleine Thien's stunning debut novel hauntingly retells a crucial moment in history, through two unforgettable love stories. Gail Lim, a producer of radio documentaries, is haunted by the mystery of her father's Asian past. As a child, Gail's fa...

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Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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