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329 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781641293532
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the award-winning author of Marriage of a Thousand Lies comes a brilliantly written, globe-spanning novel about identity, faith, family, and sexuality.In Tamil Nadu, India, a boy is born with blue skin. His father sets up an ashram, and the f...
Community Reviews Summary of 736 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
sad 51%
challenging 39%
dark 39%
tense 26%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 12%
informative 11%
inspiring 6%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Suicide, Emotional abuseModerate
Religious bigotry, Domestic abuse, TransphobiaMinor
Cancer329 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781641293532
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the award-winning author of Marriage of a Thousand Lies comes a brilliantly written, globe-spanning novel about identity, faith, family, and sexuality.In Tamil Nadu, India, a boy is born with blue skin. His father sets up an ashram, and the f...
Community Reviews Summary of 736 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
sad 51%
challenging 39%
dark 39%
tense 26%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 12%
informative 11%
inspiring 6%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Suicide, Emotional abuseModerate
Religious bigotry, Domestic abuse, TransphobiaMinor
Cancer