Lust, Caution by Eileen Chang

Lust, Caution

Eileen Chang with Julia Lovell (Translator), Karen S. Kingsbury (Translator), Janet Ng (Translator), Janice Wickeri (Translator), Simon Patton (Translator), Eva Hung (Translator)

135 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

A major motion picture (2007) from Oscar-winning director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Brokeback Mountain): an intensely passionate story of love and espionage, set in Shanghai during World War II.In the midst of the Japanese occupatio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

reflective 55%
dark 44%
mysterious 44%
tense 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
informative 22%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.55

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