The Secret Talker by Geling Yan

The Secret Talker

Geling Yan with Angela Lin (Narrator)

3 hours, 54 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary thriller dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

A woman reclaims her own story in this taut and wholly original literary tale from one of China’s literary superstars.Hongmei is the perfect Chinese wife: beautiful, diligent, passive. Glen is the perfect American husband: intelligent, caring, wel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 51%
reflective 35%
tense 33%
emotional 28%
sad 15%
challenging 8%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 36%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 31% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

2.9

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