Such a Long Journey (Faber Modern Classics Edition) by Rohinton Mistry

Such a Long Journey (Faber Modern Classics Edition)

Rohinton Mistry

339 pages first pub 1991 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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 Such a Long Journey is set in Bombay against the backdrop of war in the Indian subcontinent and the birth of Bangladesh, telling the story of the peculiar way in which the conflict impinges on the lives of Gustad Noble, an ordinary man, and his f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 422 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 85%
sad 64%
inspiring 42%
dark 35%
funny 35%
hopeful 28%
informative 28%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 46% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.84

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