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916 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061130359
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Vikram Chandra's novel draws the reader deep into the life of Inspector Sartaj Singh—and into the criminal underworld of Ganesh Gaitonde, the most wanted gangster in India. It is is a story of friendship and betrayal, of terrible violence, of an a...
Community Reviews Summary of 415 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
tense 66%
dark 58%
adventurous 50%
reflective 41%
emotional 16%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 88% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Police brutality
916 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061130359
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Vikram Chandra's novel draws the reader deep into the life of Inspector Sartaj Singh—and into the criminal underworld of Ganesh Gaitonde, the most wanted gangster in India. It is is a story of friendship and betrayal, of terrible violence, of an a...
Community Reviews Summary of 415 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
tense 66%
dark 58%
adventurous 50%
reflective 41%
emotional 16%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 88% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Police brutality