The Harmony Silk Factory by Tash Aw

The Harmony Silk Factory

Tash Aw

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

378 pages | first published 2005

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Joseph Conrad, W. Somerset Maugham, and Anthony Burgess have shaped our perceptions of Malaysia. In Tash Aw, we now have an authentic Malaysian voice that remaps this literary landscape.The Harmony Silk Factory traces the story of textile merchant...
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Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
mysterious 70%
sad 50%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 37%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Average rating

3.24

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