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496 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141008288
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In India, at the birth of the last century, an infant is brought howling into the world, his remarkable paleness marking him out from his brown-skinned fellows. Revered at first, he is later cast out from his wealthy home when his true parentage i...
Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
adventurous 54%
dark 54%
emotional 36%
sad 36%
funny 27%
informative 27%
mysterious 27%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Violence
496 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141008288
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In India, at the birth of the last century, an infant is brought howling into the world, his remarkable paleness marking him out from his brown-skinned fellows. Revered at first, he is later cast out from his wealthy home when his true parentage i...
Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
adventurous 54%
dark 54%
emotional 36%
sad 36%
funny 27%
informative 27%
mysterious 27%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Violence