192 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140142174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Reef is the elegant and moving story of Triton, a talented young chef so committed to pleasing his master's palate that he is oblivious to the political unrest threatening his Sri Lankan paradise. It is a personal story that parallels the larger m...
Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
sad 29%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 16%
dark 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 13%
funny 10%
informative 10%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
challenging 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal cruelty, War, Infidelity192 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140142174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Reef is the elegant and moving story of Triton, a talented young chef so committed to pleasing his master's palate that he is oblivious to the political unrest threatening his Sri Lankan paradise. It is a personal story that parallels the larger m...
Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
sad 29%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 16%
dark 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 13%
funny 10%
informative 10%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
challenging 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal cruelty, War, Infidelity