The Calcutta Chromosome by Amitav Ghosh

The Calcutta Chromosome

Amitav Ghosh

320 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction challenging mysterious reflective fast-paced
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From Victorian lndia to near-future New York, The Calcutta Chromosome takes readers on a wondrous journey through time as a computer programmer trapped in a mind-numbing job hits upon a curious item that will forever change his life. When Antar di...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 57%
challenging 47%
reflective 47%
tense 42%
dark 33%
informative 14%
emotional 4%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 36%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 35% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.39

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