Buddha's Orphans: A Novel by Samrat Upadhyay

Buddha's Orphans: A Novel

Samrat Upadhyay

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fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Upadhyay’s new novel, Buddha’s Orphans, uses Nepal’s political upheavals of the past century as a backdrop to the story of an orphan boy, Raja, and the girl he is fated to love, Nilu, a daughter of privilege. Coveted by more than one woman, Raja i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
hopeful 100%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.43

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