The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng

The House of Doors

Tan Twan Eng

320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

It is 1921 and at Cassowary House in the Straits Settlements of Penang, Robert Hamlyn is a well-to-do lawyer and his steely wife Lesley a society hostess. Their lives are invigorated when Willie, an old friend of Robert’s, comes to stay. Willie So...

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Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 65%
mysterious 42%
sad 31%
informative 26%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 12%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
tense 9%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 31%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 43% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.09

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