The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

The Mistress of Spices

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

352 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous slow-paced
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A classic work of magical realism, this bestselling novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Tilo, a young woman from another time who has a gift for the mystical art of spices. Now immortal, and living in the gnarled and arthritic b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 861 reviews

Moods

mysterious 62%
reflective 48%
hopeful 40%
emotional 37%
sad 22%
adventurous 18%
tense 14%
inspiring 11%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 3%
dark 3%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.36

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