The Singapore Grip by Derek Mahon, J.G. Farrell

584 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Singapore, 1939: life on the eve of World War II just isn't what it used to be for Walter Blackett, head of British Singapore's oldest and most powerful firm. No matter how forcefully the police break one strike, the natives go on strike somewhere...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
reflective 100%
challenging 50%
funny 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.71

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