Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

Shantaram

Shantaram #1

Gregory David Roberts

42 hours, 59 minutes • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary travel adventurous reflective slow-paced
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It took me a long time and most of the world to learn what I know about love and fate and the choices we make, but the heart of it came to me in an instant, while I was chained to a wall and being tortured. So begins this epic, mesmerizing first n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,754 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
reflective 59%
emotional 57%
inspiring 40%
dark 39%
tense 30%
challenging 27%
hopeful 27%
sad 25%
funny 19%
informative 18%
mysterious 17%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 43%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.06

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