The Boat by Nam Le

The Boat

Nam Le

fiction short stories emotional reflective slow-paced

288 pages | first published 2008

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In this dazzling collection, Nam Le takes us across the globe as he enters the hearts and minds of characters from all over the world. Whether it's the story of fourteen-year-old Juan, a hit man in Colombia; an ageing painter in New York mourning ...
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Summary of 372 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
emotional 70%
reflective 60%
challenging 50%
sad 30%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.7

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