The Windfall by Diksha Basu, Soneela Nankani

304 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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Description

For the past thirty years, Mr. and Mrs. Jha’s lives have been defined by cramped spaces, cut corners, gossipy neighbors, and the small dramas of stolen yoga pants and stale marriages. They thought they’d settled comfortably into their golden years...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,113 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
funny 65%
reflective 31%
hopeful 28%
emotional 23%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 21%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.41

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