The Light at the End of the World by Siddhartha Deb

The Light at the End of the World

Siddhartha Deb

458 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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Connecting India's tumultuous 19th and 20th centuries to its potentially apocalyptic future, this sweeping tale of rebellion, courage, and brutality reinvents historical fiction for our time: a magisterial work of shifting forms reminiscent of Clo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.55

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