274 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547524993
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 15 June 2004
Description
Binh, a Vietnamese cook, flees Saigon in 1929, disgracing his family to serve as a galley hand at sea. The taunts of his now-deceased father ringing in his ears, Binh answers an ad for a live-in cook at a Parisian household, and soon finds himself...
Community Reviews Summary of 528 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 44%
challenging 28%
dark 20%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 8%
tense 6%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Self harm, Animal deathModerate
Racism, Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Infidelity, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts274 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547524993
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 15 June 2004
Description
Binh, a Vietnamese cook, flees Saigon in 1929, disgracing his family to serve as a galley hand at sea. The taunts of his now-deceased father ringing in his ears, Binh answers an ad for a live-in cook at a Parisian household, and soon finds himself...
Community Reviews Summary of 528 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 44%
challenging 28%
dark 20%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 8%
tense 6%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Self harm, Animal deathModerate
Racism, Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Infidelity, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts