The Calcutta Chromosome: A Novel Of Fevers, Delirium And Discovery by Amitav Ghosh

The Calcutta Chromosome: A Novel Of Fevers, Delirium And Discovery

Amitav Ghosh

262 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

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Description

A high-tech medical thriller, a scientific quest and a Victorian ghost story - as electrifying as The Hot Zone and as rich in its details as Possession.

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Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 50%
informative 45%
tense 45%
challenging 30%
dark 30%
reflective 10%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 45%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.4

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