We, The Survivors by Tash Aw

We, The Survivors

Tash Aw with Jamie Zubairi (Narrator)

10 hours, 4 minutes • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

From the author of The Harmony Silk Factory and Five Star Billionaire, a compelling depiction of a man’s act of violence, set against the backdrop of Asia in flux Ah Hock is an ordinary man of simple means. Born and raised in a Malaysian fishin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
dark 72%
challenging 55%
sad 38%
tense 27%
emotional 25%
informative 19%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 44%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 37% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.59

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