Leila by Prayaag Akbar

Leila

Prayaag Akbar

272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark emotional sad fast-paced
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Netflix series coming in June 2019Perfect for fans of The Handmaid's Tale Shalini will never forget her daughter Leila's third birthday party: it was the last time she saw her alive. Sixteen years have passed and Shalini's life is unrecognizable. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
emotional 60%
sad 60%
tense 46%
mysterious 33%
reflective 26%
challenging 20%
funny 6%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 26%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 81% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.57

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