The Artist of Disappearance by Anita Desai

The Artist of Disappearance

Anita Desai

176 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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A triptych of beautifully crafted novellas make up Anita Desai's exquisite new book. Set in modern India, but where history still casts a long shadow, the stories move beyond the cities to places still haunted by the past, and to characters who ar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews

Moods

mysterious 60%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
dark 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.28

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