Ghost Month by Ed Lin

336 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

August is Ghost Month in Taiwan-a time to commemorate the dead: burn incense, visit shrines, commemorate ancestors, and avoid unlucky situations, large purchases, and bodies of water. Jing-nan, a young man who runs a food stand in a bustling Taipe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 57%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
informative 28%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.19

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