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| Plot Summary of The House of a Thousand Lanterns |
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"This story takes place in England and then in China in a beautiful house known as The House of a Thousand Lanterns. Jane heard stories of this enchanting house her whole life. When she finally gets to see it, she's thrilled. She doesn't realize all the joy and terror she will encounter in this beautiful house. Truly an intriguing tale of betrayal and heartache."
Laura J. Miller, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of The House of a Thousand Lanterns |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of story
- 19th century
Marriage/Married
Yes
Marriage subplot:
- seduction of someone else's wife
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- searching for a treasure
- going on a great trip
Making a living subplot
Yes
Making a living:
- office romance among coworkers
Struggling with whom?
- Uncle
Who:
- momma
Inner struggle subplot
Yes
Is really...
- a criminal (possibly)
If one lover chases another...
- he chases after her
Family focus?
Yes
Family, hating
Yes
Family, loving
Yes
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- trader
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- somewhat promiscuious
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
Sex has good effect on him
Yes
Sex makes him
- confident
- blissful
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- bulging muscles
Main Adversary
Profession/status:
- accused criminal
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- trader
How sexual is this person?
- naive virgin
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
Sex has good effect on her
Yes
Effect of sexing
- blissful
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Asian country:
- China
Water?
Yes
Misc setting
- Fancy Mansion
Style
Person
- mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
What % of story is romance related?
- 60%
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references
Focus of story
- Her
Consequences of sex
- pregnancy
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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