The Calcutta Chromosome by Amitav Ghosh

The Calcutta Chromosome

Amitav Ghosh

320 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction challenging mysterious reflective fast-paced
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From Victorian lndia to near-future New York, The Calcutta Chromosome takes readers on a wondrous journey through time as a computer programmer trapped in a mind-numbing job hits upon a curious item that will forever change his life. When Antar di...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 60%
challenging 45%
reflective 45%
tense 40%
dark 30%
informative 15%
emotional 5%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 36% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.38

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