Ponnyiyin Selvan: First Flood by Kalki Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy

Ponnyiyin Selvan: First Flood

Ponniyin Selvan #1

Kalki Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy with M. Rajaram (Translator)

304 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous fast-paced
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No Tamil book or novel has been as grandly celebrated and fondly remembered as Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan in Tamil literature. This is a story of Prince Arulmolivarman, alias Ponniyin Selvan, who later on ascended the Chola throne. A story of romance...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 50%
tense 40%
informative 30%
challenging 26%
inspiring 26%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%
emotional 16%
hopeful 13%
dark 10%
relaxing 10%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 32%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 29% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 34% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 17%

Average rating

4.34

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