The Conch Bearer by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

265 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous reflective fast-paced
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In a dingy shack in the less-than-desirable Indian neighborhood he calls home, twelve-year-old Anand is entrusted with a conch shell that possesses mystical powers. His task is to return the shell to its rightful home many hundreds of miles away. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.63

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