Kanthapura by Raja Rao

Kanthapura

Raja Rao

248 pages first pub 1938 (view editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Regarded as the first major Indian novel in English, Kanthapura is the story of how Gandhi's struggle for independence came to a casteist south Indian village. Young Moorthy, back from the city, brimming with new ideas, seeks to cut across ancient...

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Community Reviews

3.08
based on 163 reviews

Moods

challenging: 92%

dark: 53%

tense: 53%

informative: 38%

reflective: 38%

inspiring: 30%

hopeful: 23%

adventurous: 15%

sad: 15%

emotional: 7%


Pace

7% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
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Character

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

8% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
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