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The Golden Gate by Vikram Seth
5.0
emotional funny reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

What can I say about Vikram Seth but that his talent is enormous? An entire novel, beautifully crafted, in faultless tetrametric sonnets. I have rarely read something so impressive.