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344 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788184000603
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House India
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Everyone has their secrets. In her stunning new collection of stories, Jhumpa Lahirigently lifts the veil to reveal how even the most ordinary lives have their dramas and tragedies andthen, as gently, lets it fall back down again.A middle aged man...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,372 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
sad 56%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 15%
dark 13%
challenging 12%
tense 9%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Alcoholism, GriefModerate
Cancer, Infidelity, DeathMinor
Miscarriage, War, Sexual content344 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788184000603
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House India
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Everyone has their secrets. In her stunning new collection of stories, Jhumpa Lahirigently lifts the veil to reveal how even the most ordinary lives have their dramas and tragedies andthen, as gently, lets it fall back down again.A middle aged man...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,372 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
sad 56%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 15%
dark 13%
challenging 12%
tense 9%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Alcoholism, GriefModerate
Cancer, Infidelity, DeathMinor
Miscarriage, War, Sexual content