272 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
In poverty-stricken 1978 Laos, a man with a truck from the city was “somebody,” a catch for even the prettiest village virgin. The corpse of one of these bucolic beauties turns up in Dr. Siri’s morgue and his curiosity is piqued. The victim was ti...
Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
funny 71%
dark 57%
lighthearted 28%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
Pace
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Rape
272 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In poverty-stricken 1978 Laos, a man with a truck from the city was “somebody,” a catch for even the prettiest village virgin. The corpse of one of these bucolic beauties turns up in Dr. Siri’s morgue and his curiosity is piqued. The victim was ti...
Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
funny 71%
dark 57%
lighthearted 28%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
Pace
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Rape