The Parcel by Anosh Irani

The Parcel

Anosh Irani

304 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging reflective slow-paced
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'There is a term for me in almost every Indian language. I am reviled and revered, deemed to have been blessed, and cursed, with sacred powers.'In the swollen and crumbling red-light district of Kamathipura, at the heart of Bombay, Madhu is given ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 82%
sad 73%
challenging 69%
reflective 39%
tense 30%
informative 26%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 63% | No: 21% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.9

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