The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar

The Space Between Us

Between Us #1

Thrity Umrigar

320 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Set in contemporary Bombay, The Space Between Us tells the story of Sera Dubash, an upper-middle-class Parsi housewife and Bhima, the woman who works as a domestic servant in her home. Despite their class differences, the two women are bound by th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,004 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 61%
sad 58%
dark 32%
challenging 31%
tense 16%
informative 12%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 74%
slow 20%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 36% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.9

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