Five Star Billionaire by Tash Aw

Five Star Billionaire

Tash Aw

400 pages first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

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Five Star Billionaire by Tash Aw is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the complexities of the immigrant experience, the allure of the high-stakes world of wealth and power, and the transformative power of love and possibility in the vibrant, ever-changing landscape of modern China.

Description

Phoebe is a factory girl who has come to Shanghai with the promise of a job-but when she arrives she discovers that the job doesn't exist. Gary is a country boy turned pop star who is spinning out of control. Justin is in Shanghai to expand his fa...

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Community Reviews

3.27
based on 496 reviews

Moods

reflective: 68%

emotional: 52%

sad: 52%

dark: 26%

mysterious: 26%

adventurous: 15%

challenging: 15%

hopeful: 15%

informative: 10%

tense: 10%

funny: 5%

inspiring: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

relaxing: 5%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
65% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

62% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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