We, the Survivors by Tash Aw

We, the Survivors

Tash Aw

336 pages • 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 249 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
dark 69%
challenging 55%
sad 37%
emotional 27%
tense 27%
informative 20%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 44%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 38% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | 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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