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299 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789354227257
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Publication date: 30 July 2021
Description
A superbly nuanced work of fiction, Anindita Ghose’s first novel The Illuminated revolves around two women: Shashi and Tara. After the sudden death of her celebrated husband, Shashi is alarmed to realize that overnight, she has lost her life’s moo...
Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 46%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 26%
inspiring 20%
tense 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 15% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual content, Death of parent, Death
299 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789354227257
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Publication date: 30 July 2021
Description
A superbly nuanced work of fiction, Anindita Ghose’s first novel The Illuminated revolves around two women: Shashi and Tara. After the sudden death of her celebrated husband, Shashi is alarmed to realize that overnight, she has lost her life’s moo...
Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 46%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 26%
inspiring 20%
tense 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 15% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual content, Death of parent, Death