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408 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771061318
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication date: 01 January 2006
Description
It is Bombay in 1971, the year India went to war over what was to become Bangladesh. A hard-working bank clerk, Gustad Noble is a devoted family man who gradually sees his modest life unravelling. His young daughter falls ill; his promising son de...
Community Reviews Summary of 423 reviews
Moods
emotional 85%
sad 64%
inspiring 42%
dark 35%
funny 35%
hopeful 28%
informative 28%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 46% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
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408 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771061318
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication date: 01 January 2006
Description
It is Bombay in 1971, the year India went to war over what was to become Bangladesh. A hard-working bank clerk, Gustad Noble is a devoted family man who gradually sees his modest life unravelling. His young daughter falls ill; his promising son de...
Community Reviews Summary of 423 reviews
Moods
emotional 85%
sad 64%
inspiring 42%
dark 35%
funny 35%
hopeful 28%
informative 28%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 46% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%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.