The Village by the Sea by Anita Desai

The Village by the Sea

Anita Desai

272 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Forgotten by the evolution of the centuries and indifferent to the advances of the twentieth century, Thul, a tiny fishing village not far from Bombay, continues to follow those rhythms of the seasons that have always been handed down. Hari and Li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews

Moods

inspiring 60%
reflective 60%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 30%
sad 30%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 22% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.47

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