Under the Tamarind Tree by Nigar Alam

Under the Tamarind Tree

Nigar Alam

307 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

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A compellingly heartbreaking debut novel about the echoes of Partition and four friends whose dark secrets lead to a life-changing night that comes back to haunt them decades later.1964. Karachi, Pakistan. Rozeena is running out of time. She'll lo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 64%
sad 58%
mysterious 40%
challenging 27%
informative 25%
tense 16%
inspiring 14%
dark 13%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 6%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 27%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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