The Boat by Nam Le

The Boat

Nam Le

288 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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In this dazzling collection, Nam Le takes us across the globe as he enters the hearts and minds of characters from all over the world. Whether it's the story of fourteen-year-old Juan, a hit man in Colombia; an ageing painter in New York mourning ...

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Community Reviews

3.73
based on 1,008 reviews

Moods

emotional: 62%

reflective: 62%

sad: 60%

dark: 52%

challenging: 47%

tense: 37%

adventurous: 16%

inspiring: 12%

hopeful: 6%

mysterious: 6%

informative: 4%

funny: 2%

Pace

22% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
34% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

47% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

29% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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