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Tai-Pan (Asian Saga, #2)

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Historical Fiction Fiction Classics

by James Clavell

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4.25 (34.2K ratings)
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description 734 pages

Tai-Pan by James Clavell holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 34.2K reader ratings. First published in 1966. The book spans 734 pages.

About Tai-Pan

An Alternate Cover of this edition can be found here.Set in the turbulent days of the founding of Hong Kong in the 1840s, Tai-Pan is the story of Dirk Struan, the ruler - the Tai-Pan - of the most powerful trading company in the Far East. He is also a pirate, an opium smuggler, and a master manipulator of men. This is the story of his fight to establish himself and his dynasty as the undisputed masters of the Orient.

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Author James Clavell
Published 1966
Pages 734
Genres Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics
Average Rating 4.25 / 5.00
Total Ratings 34,158

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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34.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.25, Tai-Pan is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.25
This Book
3.95
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Tai-Pan?

Tai-Pan is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Tai-Pan worth reading?

Based on 34.2K reader ratings, Tai-Pan has an average score of 4.25 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Tai-Pan?

Tai-Pan has 734 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Tai-Pan?

Tai-Pan was written by James Clavell. It was first published in 1966.

What is the ISBN for Tai-Pan?

The ISBN-13 for Tai-Pan is 9780440184620.0.

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