A Passage North by Anuk Arudpragasam

A Passage North

Anuk Arudpragasam

304 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • A young man journeys into Sri Lanka’s war-torn north in this searing novel of longing, loss, and the legacy of war from the author of The Story of a Brief Marriage. A Passage North begins with a message from out ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,342 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 65%
sad 40%
challenging 29%
informative 29%
dark 18%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 20%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.83

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