Such a Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry

Such a Long Journey

Rohinton Mistry

339 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Gustad Noble is a hard-working bank clerk and a devoted family man who gradually sees his modest life unravelling. His young daughter falls ill; his promising son defies his father's ambitions for him. One day he receives a letter from an old frie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 422 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
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

medium 56%
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

3.84

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