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291 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007196074
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 16 September 2003
Description
Gogol is named after his father's favourite author. But growing up in an Indian family in suburban America, the boy starts to hate his name and itches to cast it off, along with the inherited values it represents. Gogol sets off on his own path on...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,962 reviews
Moods
emotional 81%
sad 33%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 18%
challenging 9%
informative 8%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
funny 3%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, InfidelityModerate
Sexual content, Racism, XenophobiaMinor
Transphobia
291 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007196074
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 16 September 2003
Description
Gogol is named after his father's favourite author. But growing up in an Indian family in suburban America, the boy starts to hate his name and itches to cast it off, along with the inherited values it represents. Gogol sets off on his own path on...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,962 reviews
Moods
emotional 81%
sad 33%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 18%
challenging 9%
informative 8%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
funny 3%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, InfidelityModerate
Sexual content, Racism, XenophobiaMinor
Transphobia