Tai-Pan: The Epic Novel of the Founding of Hong Kong by James Clavell

Tai-Pan: The Epic Novel of the Founding of Hong Kong

Asian Saga: Chronological Order #2

James Clavell

896 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 992 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 42%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
informative 17%
sad 17%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
reflective 14%
dark 10%
funny 10%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 27%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 33% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.14

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