My Year Abroad by Chang-rae Lee
My Year Abroad
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Chang-rae Lee
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My Year Abroad

Chang-rae Lee

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Description

Tiller is an average American college student with a good heart but minimal aspirations. Pong Lou is a larger-than-life, wildly creative Chinese American entrepreneur who sees something intriguing in Tiller beyond his bored exterior and takes him ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 717 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
dark 55%
reflective 44%
emotional 32%
funny 32%
challenging 27%
mysterious 25%
tense 24%
sad 13%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 26% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.43

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