Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

275 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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Set during the partition of British India in 1947, a time when neighbor was pitted against neighbor and families were torn apart, award-winning author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novel brings to life the sweeping story of three sisters caught up ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 805 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 60%
tense 42%
informative 37%
hopeful 36%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 32%
reflective 32%
challenging 31%
dark 20%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 26% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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