The Windfall by Diksha Basu

The Windfall

Diksha Basu

455 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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A Publishers Weekly Pick of the WeekA People PickEntertainment Weeklys Must-ListA TIME Magazine PickRolling Stones Culture Index PickOne of Esquires Best Best Books of the YearA heartfelt comedy of manners, Diksha Basu's debut novel tells the stor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,118 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 79%
funny 64%
reflective 30%
hopeful 28%
emotional 23%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 23%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.41

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