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589 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857152173
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman
Publication date: 21 September 1995
Description
A history of India since independence seen through the eyes of characters born on that independence was granted. Often hailed as a classic of magic realism, this is a many-layered and entralling narrative in which the complexities of the sub-conti...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,373 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 41%
mysterious 41%
funny 38%
emotional 34%
informative 28%
dark 27%
sad 18%
tense 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 32% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 28% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Violence, WarModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry589 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857152173
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman
Publication date: 21 September 1995
Description
A history of India since independence seen through the eyes of characters born on that independence was granted. Often hailed as a classic of magic realism, this is a many-layered and entralling narrative in which the complexities of the sub-conti...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,373 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 41%
mysterious 41%
funny 38%
emotional 34%
informative 28%
dark 27%
sad 18%
tense 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 32% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 28% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Violence, WarModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry