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167 pages • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781529391008
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray
Publication date: 11 July 2019
Description
A laugh-out-loud, tug-at-your-heartstrings tale of love, family, and freedom centered around three generations of Bengali women.Somlata has just married into the dynastic but declining Mitra family. At eighteen, she expects to settle into her role...
Community Reviews Summary of 387 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
mysterious 40%
emotional 37%
lighthearted 33%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 12%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Emotional abuse, MisogynyModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Blood, CursingMinor
Confinement, Grief167 pages • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781529391008
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray
Publication date: 11 July 2019
Description
A laugh-out-loud, tug-at-your-heartstrings tale of love, family, and freedom centered around three generations of Bengali women.Somlata has just married into the dynastic but declining Mitra family. At eighteen, she expects to settle into her role...
Community Reviews Summary of 387 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
mysterious 40%
emotional 37%
lighthearted 33%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 12%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Emotional abuse, MisogynyModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Blood, CursingMinor
Confinement, Grief