274 pages • first pub 2004 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B008RZKEQA
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 01 December 2007
Description
The national bestseller by the award-winning Thai American author. “A brilliant collection . . . brimming with sharp-clawed survival lessons” (Los Angeles Times). Set in contemporary Thailand, these are generous, radiant tales of family bonds, you...
Community Reviews Summary of 238 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
challenging 46%
adventurous 43%
dark 43%
sad 37%
funny 31%
informative 18%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 27% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 39% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, AddictionModerate
Sexual harassment, Bullying, Chronic illnessMinor
Drug abuse, Drug use, Infertility
274 pages • first pub 2004 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B008RZKEQA
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 01 December 2007
Description
The national bestseller by the award-winning Thai American author. “A brilliant collection . . . brimming with sharp-clawed survival lessons” (Los Angeles Times). Set in contemporary Thailand, these are generous, radiant tales of family bonds, you...
Community Reviews Summary of 238 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
challenging 46%
adventurous 43%
dark 43%
sad 37%
funny 31%
informative 18%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 27% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 39% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, AddictionModerate
Sexual harassment, Bullying, Chronic illnessMinor
Drug abuse, Drug use, Infertility