Tai-Pan by James Clavell

Tai-Pan

Asian Saga: Chronological Order #2

James Clavell

734 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

He is also a pirate, an opium smuggler, and a master manipulator of men. This is the story of his fight to establish himself and his dynasty as the undisputed masters of the Orient.

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Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 38%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
inspiring 22%
reflective 22%
sad 22%
funny 16%
informative 16%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 26%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.13

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