A Bend in the River by V. S. Naipaul

A Bend in the River

V. S. Naipaul

279 pages • first pub 1979 (view editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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A reader seeking a contemplative exploration of cultural upheaval and identity amidst postcolonial transitions in Africa would find this challenging, reflective narrative compelling.

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In the "brilliant novel" (The New York Times) V.S. Naipaul takes us deeply into the life of one man--an Indian who, uprooted by the bloody tides of Third World history, has come to live in an isolated town at the bend of a great river in a newly i...

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Community Reviews

3.42
based on 1,117 reviews

Moods

challenging: 66%

reflective: 64%

dark: 54%

tense: 24%

sad: 20%

emotional: 18%

informative: 14%

adventurous: 10%

mysterious: 4%

hopeful: 2%

Pace

38% of readers chose medium
61% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

24% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

58% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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