Kanthapura by Raja Rao

Kanthapura

Raja Rao

250 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Kanthapura is the story of how Gandhi's struggle for independence from the British came to a typical village, Kanthapura, in South India. Young Moorthy, back from the city with "new ideas," cuts across the ancient barriers of caste to unite the vi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

challenging 88%
dark 66%
tense 66%
reflective 55%
informative 44%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22%

Average rating

3.01

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