Half the Night is Gone by Amitabha Bagchi

Half the Night is Gone

Amitabha Bagchi

320 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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The celebrated Hindi novelist Vishwanath is heartbroken by the recent loss of his son in an accident. The tragedy spurs him to write a novel set in the household of Lala Motichand. It follows the lives of the wealthy lala and his three sons: Self-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
sad 33%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.89

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