If We Dream Too Long by Koh Tai Ann, Goh Poh Seng

If We Dream Too Long

Koh Tai Ann, Goh Poh Seng

205 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics reflective sad slow-paced
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Widely regarded as the first Singapore novel, If We Dream Too Long explores the dilemmas and challenges faced by its hero, Kwang Meng, as he navigates the difficult transitional period between youthful aspirations and the external demands of socie...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 12 reviews

Moods

reflective: 100%

sad: 50%

informative: 33%

dark: 16%

funny: 16%

hopeful: 16%

inspiring: 16%

tense: 16%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
25% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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