Shanti by Vikram Chandra

72 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging emotional slow-paced
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Faber Stories, a landmark series of individual volumes, presents masters of the short story form at work in a range of genres and styles. Who was she? Where was she going? Why did she return?It is 1945, and twenty-year-old Shiv, grieving his ident...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
hopeful 62%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
dark 12%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.38

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