Those Days by Sunil Gangopadhyay, Aruna Chakravarti

588 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

This novel is set in 19th centruy Bengal against the backdrop of the Bengal Renaissance and the 1857 uprising. This translation from Bengali weaves history and fiction into a highly readable fabric.

Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 66%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

4.6

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