That Long Silence by Shashi Deshpande

That Long Silence

Shashi Deshpande

196 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

Jaya's life comes apart at the seams when her husband is asked to leave his job while allegations of business malpractice against him are investigated. Her familiar existence disrupted, her husband's reputation in question and their future as a fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 50%
dark 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.65

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