Tamarind and the Star of Ishta by Jasbinder Bilan

Tamarind and the Star of Ishta

Jasbinder Bilan

256 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction magical realism middle grade lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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Tamarind has never met her Indian mother, Chinty, who died shortly after she was born. But when her father remarries, Tamarind is sent to India to stay with the family she has never met, in their atmospheric ancestral home--a huge mansion high in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
adventurous 65%
hopeful 65%
mysterious 57%
sad 34%
lighthearted 26%
inspiring 19%
reflective 11%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
dark 3%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.97

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