The Enigma of Arrival by V.S. Naipaul

The Enigma of Arrival

V.S. Naipaul

387 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Taking its title from a picture by surrealist painter Giorgio de Chirico, this is the story of a young Indian from the Crown Colony of Trinidad, who arrives in post-imperial England. He observes the gradual but profound changes wrought on the Engl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
informative 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.35

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