Sunlight on a Broken Column by Attia Hosain

Sunlight on a Broken Column

Attia Hosain

319 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Laila, orphaned daughter of a distinguished Muslim family, is brought up by her orthodox aunts who keep purdah. At 15, she moves to the home of a "liberal" uncle in Lucknow. Here, during the 1930s, as the struggle for independence sharpens, Laila ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 76%
challenging 42%
sad 28%
informative 23%
inspiring 14%
dark 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

4.02

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