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326 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616209957
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 04 January 2022
Description
In this riveting and immersive novel, bestselling author Thrity Umrigar tells the story of two couples and the sometimes dangerous and heartbreaking challenges of love across a cultural divide.Indian American journalist Smita has returned to India...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,972 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
challenging 56%
dark 49%
reflective 44%
tense 37%
informative 23%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 18% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Islamophobia, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault
326 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616209957
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 04 January 2022
Description
In this riveting and immersive novel, bestselling author Thrity Umrigar tells the story of two couples and the sometimes dangerous and heartbreaking challenges of love across a cultural divide.Indian American journalist Smita has returned to India...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,972 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
challenging 56%
dark 49%
reflective 44%
tense 37%
informative 23%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 18% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Islamophobia, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault