In a Free State by V.S. Naipaul

In a Free State

V.S. Naipaul

180 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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No writer has rendered our boundariless, post-colonial world more acutely or prophetically than V. S. Naipaul, or given its upheavals such a hauntingly human face. A perfect case in point is this riveting novel, a masterful and stylishly rendered ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
challenging 55%
tense 33%
dark 22%
informative 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 16%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.26

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