China Room by Sunjeev Sahota

China Room

Sunjeev Sahota

256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

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Description

A transfixing novel about two unforgettable characters seeking to free themselves—one from the expectations of women in early 20th century Punjab, and the other from the weight of life in the contemporary Indian diaspora.Mehar, a young bride in ru...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,355 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 61%
reflective 58%
dark 30%
tense 28%
challenging 26%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 9%
informative 7%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 23%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 33% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.76

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