Evening Is the Whole Day by Preeta Samarasan

Evening Is the Whole Day

Preeta Samarasan

340 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set in Malaysia, this spellbinding and already internationally acclaimed debut introduces us to the prosperous Rajasekharan family as its closely guarded secrets are slowly peeled away. When Chellam, the family’s rubber-plantation-bred servant ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 72%
challenging 45%
dark 45%
informative 45%
sad 45%
mysterious 27%
tense 27%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 30%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 70% | No: 20% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.55

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