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368 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set among the upper classes in the gracious, repressive and complex world of 1920s Ceylon (Sri Lanka), this evocative novel tells the story of two people who must determine if it is possible to pursue personal happiness without compromising the ha...
Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 31%
informative 28%
sad 28%
challenging 13%
relaxing 13%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 6%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Classism, MisogynyModerate
Pregnancy, Sexism, Terminal illnessMinor
Violence, Islamophobia, Incest
368 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set among the upper classes in the gracious, repressive and complex world of 1920s Ceylon (Sri Lanka), this evocative novel tells the story of two people who must determine if it is possible to pursue personal happiness without compromising the ha...
Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 31%
informative 28%
sad 28%
challenging 13%
relaxing 13%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 6%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Classism, MisogynyModerate
Pregnancy, Sexism, Terminal illnessMinor
Violence, Islamophobia, Incest