Low by Jeet Thayil

320 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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From the Booker-shortlisted author: one man’s whirlwind weekend of self-destructive grief.Following the death of his wife, Dominic Ullis escapes to Bombay in search of oblivion and a dangerous new drug, Meow Meow. So begins a glorious weekend of m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 83%
dark 50%
adventurous 33%
reflective 33%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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