Marriage of a Thousand Lies by SJ Sindu

Marriage of a Thousand Lies

SJ Sindu

288 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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A necessary and exciting addition to both the Sri Lankan-American and LGBTQ canons, SJ Sindu’s debut novel offers a moving and sharply rendered​ exploration of friendship, family, love, and loss.  Lucky and her husband, Krishna, are gay. They pres...

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Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 65%
sad 63%
challenging 26%
hopeful 22%
tense 17%
dark 15%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.8

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