The House of Sixty Fathers | Literary Qualities
Simplicity is a virtue in DeJong's writing. He focuses on the story of Tien Pao's journey, avoiding all but the merest suggestion of subplots. For example, the reader does not learn much about Lieutenant Hamsun, except for what is important to Tien Pao. This does not mean, however, that the book is simplistic. DeJong writes so convincingly of Tien Pao's emotions and actions that the reader is caught up in the story's suspense. Because Tien Pao is such a well-developed character, the reader understands him and shares his hopes and fears.
Through the common literary theme of a...
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