Abandon by Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay

Abandon

Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay with Arunava Sinha (Translator)

226 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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"And I struggle to find my place in this dark novel. I yearn for passion and despair - for that is what makes good literature - while Ishwari seeks a life of joy for herself and her son." Ishwari has run away from home, seeking to free herself ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
challenging 62%
dark 62%
sad 62%
emotional 50%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.71

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