The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng

The House of Doors

Tan Twan Eng

306 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

It is 1921 and at Cassowary House in the Straits Settlements of Penang, Robert Hamlyn is a well-to-do lawyer and his steely wife Lesley a society hostess. Their lives are invigorated when Willie, an old friend of Robert's, comes to stay.Willie Som...

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Community Reviews Summary of 149 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 71%
mysterious 41%
sad 28%
informative 21%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 11%
tense 10%
challenging 9%
dark 7%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 31%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 48% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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