The Borrowed by Chan Ho-Kei

The Borrowed

Chan Ho-Kei with Jeremy Tiang (Translator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A deductive powerhouse, detective Kwan Chun-dok becomes a legend in the Hong Kong Police Force, nicknamed "the Eye of Heaven" by his awe-struck colleagues. Divided into six sections told in reverse chronological order--each of which covers an impo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 57%
tense 52%
challenging 26%
dark 26%
informative 26%
reflective 21%
emotional 10%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 82%
fast 11%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.11

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