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324 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241143483
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: 28 November 2005
Description
At the foot of Mount Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas, lives an embittered old judge who wants nothing more than to retire in peace. But with the arrival of his orphaned granddaughter, Sai, and his cook's son trying to stay a step ahead of US immigra...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,508 reviews
Moods
sad 64%
emotional 55%
dark 40%
challenging 37%
tense 29%
informative 19%
adventurous 10%
funny 7%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Police brutality, ViolenceModerate
Racism, Death of parent, Sexual violenceMinor
Addiction
324 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241143483
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: 28 November 2005
Description
At the foot of Mount Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas, lives an embittered old judge who wants nothing more than to retire in peace. But with the arrival of his orphaned granddaughter, Sai, and his cook's son trying to stay a step ahead of US immigra...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,508 reviews
Moods
sad 64%
emotional 55%
dark 40%
challenging 37%
tense 29%
informative 19%
adventurous 10%
funny 7%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Police brutality, ViolenceModerate
Racism, Death of parent, Sexual violenceMinor
Addiction