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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Set in modern India, these three novellas move beyond the cities to places still haunted by the past, and to characters who are, each in their own way, masters of self-effacement. An unnamed government official is called upon to inspect a faded ma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 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% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 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

3.29

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