The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

The Henna Artist

The Jaipur Trilogy #1

Alka Joshi with Sneha Mathan (Narrator)

10 hours, 56 minutes first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative reflective medium-paced
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Description

Escaping from an arranged and abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone from her 1950s rural village to the vibrant pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the henna artist--and confidante--most in demand to the wealthy women...

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Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 46%
inspiring 45%
hopeful 42%
adventurous 25%
informative 23%
sad 23%
challenging 16%
tense 15%
dark 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 13%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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