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302 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780297853176
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Publication date: 01 April 2008
Description
Reverse a family tree and branches of blood are whittled down to one person - in this case, the young female narrator, Yalini - composed of all the women and men who came before her; the result of many marriages. Parents want nothing more than to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
informative 42%
dark 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 42%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence
302 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780297853176
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Publication date: 01 April 2008
Description
Reverse a family tree and branches of blood are whittled down to one person - in this case, the young female narrator, Yalini - composed of all the women and men who came before her; the result of many marriages. Parents want nothing more than to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
informative 42%
dark 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 42%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence