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617 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571203086
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The gods of poetry and death descend on a house in India to vie for the soul of a wounded monkey. A bargain is struck: the monkey must tell a story, and if he can keep his audience entertained, he shall live.
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
challenging 71%
adventurous 57%
dark 57%
emotional 57%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
sad 14%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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617 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571203086
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The gods of poetry and death descend on a house in India to vie for the soul of a wounded monkey. A bargain is struck: the monkey must tell a story, and if he can keep his audience entertained, he shall live.
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
challenging 71%
adventurous 57%
dark 57%
emotional 57%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
sad 14%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.