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360 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385515993
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 12 February 2008
Description
Taking us back to a time that is half history, half myth and wholly magical, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives voice to Panchaali, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, as she weaves a vibrant retelling of an ancient epic sag...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,078 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
adventurous 57%
sad 28%
inspiring 27%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
dark 24%
mysterious 22%
informative 20%
hopeful 16%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Grief, BullyingModerate
Emotional abuse, Death, InfidelityMinor
Classism, Fire/Fire injury
360 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385515993
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 12 February 2008
Description
Taking us back to a time that is half history, half myth and wholly magical, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives voice to Panchaali, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, as she weaves a vibrant retelling of an ancient epic sag...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,078 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
adventurous 57%
sad 28%
inspiring 27%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
dark 24%
mysterious 22%
informative 20%
hopeful 16%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Grief, BullyingModerate
Emotional abuse, Death, InfidelityMinor
Classism, Fire/Fire injury