The Crow Eaters by Bapsi Sidhwa

The Crow Eaters

Bapsi Sidhwa

304 pages • first pub 1980 (view editions)

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The Crow Eaters by Bapsi Sidhwa is ideal for readers who enjoy humorous, reflective historical fiction centered on family dynamics and the quirks of everyday life.

Description

A vibrant portrait of a Parsi family taking its place in colonial India on the brink of the 20th century, from one of Pakistan's best-loved and finest novelists.

Community Reviews

3.74
based on 115 reviews

Moods

funny: 87%

lighthearted: 70%

emotional: 37%

reflective: 33%

adventurous: 16%

informative: 16%

relaxing: 16%

hopeful: 12%

sad: 8%

challenging: 4%

dark: 4%

mysterious: 4%

Pace

16% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
59% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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