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248 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143422341
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books India
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 66%
reflective 55%
informative 44%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
Pace
medium 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22%Average rating
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248 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143422341
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books India
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 66%
reflective 55%
informative 44%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
Pace
medium 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.