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240 pages • first pub 1916 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449860
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 31 March 2005
Description
Set on a Bengali noble's estate in 1908, this is both a love story and a novel of political awakening. The central character, Bimala, is torn between the duties owed to her husband, Nikhil, and the demands made on her by the radical leader, Sandip...
Community Reviews Summary of 370 reviews
Moods
challenging 37%
emotional 37%
informative 34%
sad 28%
tense 15%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, Death
240 pages • first pub 1916 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449860
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 31 March 2005
Description
Set on a Bengali noble's estate in 1908, this is both a love story and a novel of political awakening. The central character, Bimala, is torn between the duties owed to her husband, Nikhil, and the demands made on her by the radical leader, Sandip...
Community Reviews Summary of 370 reviews
Moods
challenging 37%
emotional 37%
informative 34%
sad 28%
tense 15%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, Death