The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

The Henna Artist

The Jaipur Trilogy #1

Alka Joshi

295 pages first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

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Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the wealthy women of the upper class. But truste...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,605 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 46%
inspiring 45%
hopeful 42%
adventurous 25%
informative 23%
sad 23%
challenging 16%
tense 15%
dark 7%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 13%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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