Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Independence

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

350 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging emotional informative medium-paced
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India, 1947. In a rural village in Bengal live three sisters, daughters of a well-respected doctor.Priya: intelligent and idealistic, resolved to follow in her father's footsteps and become a doctor, though society frowns on it.Deepa: the beauty, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 845 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 60%
tense 41%
hopeful 36%
informative 36%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 32%
reflective 32%
challenging 30%
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: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

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