Tai Pan (1st Print), James Clavell, The Broken Binding NEW

This novel has a narrative voice that is both wise and vulnerable.

This novel captures the feeling of a summer that lasts forever.

This novel takes a familiar premise and makes it feel brand new.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles time jumps.

This novel has a sense of wonder that never feels childish.

This novel feels like a secret being whispered in your ear.

What stands out about this book is that it’s beautifully illustrated throughout.

What stands out about this book is that it’s beautifully illustrated throughout.

What stands out about this novel is how real the characters feel.

This novel creates a setting so vivid you can almost smell the rain.

What stands out about this novel is its graceful handling of time.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles moral gray areas.

This novel captures the feeling of a summer that lasts forever.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles time jumps.

A nice touch in this novel is how it respects the reader’s time.

What stands out about this novel is its sense of urgency beneath calm.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it honors small gestures.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it ends without finality.

What I like is that the book is illustrated without overwhelming the text.

This novel is a meditation on love and loss and everything in between.