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486 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
Set in Burma during the British invasion of 1885, this masterly novel by Amitav Ghosh tells the story of Rajkumar, a poor boy lifted on the tides of political and social chaos, who goes on to create an empire in the Burmese teak forest. When soldi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,007 reviews
Moods
informative 66%
emotional 55%
sad 40%
adventurous 35%
challenging 25%
tense 20%
hopeful 16%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 47%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Character: 31% | Plot: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Colonisation, SuicideModerate
Infidelity, Mental illness, PregnancyMinor
Sexual assault, Torture, Police brutality
486 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in Burma during the British invasion of 1885, this masterly novel by Amitav Ghosh tells the story of Rajkumar, a poor boy lifted on the tides of political and social chaos, who goes on to create an empire in the Burmese teak forest. When soldi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,007 reviews
Moods
informative 66%
emotional 55%
sad 40%
adventurous 35%
challenging 25%
tense 20%
hopeful 16%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 47%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Character: 31% | Plot: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Colonisation, SuicideModerate
Infidelity, Mental illness, PregnancyMinor
Sexual assault, Torture, Police brutality