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208 pages • first pub 1916 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140181876
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 April 1996
Description
Set on a Bengali noble's estate in 1908, this is both a love story and a novel of political awakening. The central character, Bimala, is torn between the duties owed to her husband, Nikhil, and the demands made on her by the radical leader, Sandip...
Community Reviews Summary of 374 reviews
Moods
emotional 38%
challenging 35%
informative 32%
sad 29%
tense 14%
inspiring 11%
dark 8%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Death, Infidelity
208 pages • first pub 1916 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140181876
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 April 1996
Description
Set on a Bengali noble's estate in 1908, this is both a love story and a novel of political awakening. The central character, Bimala, is torn between the duties owed to her husband, Nikhil, and the demands made on her by the radical leader, Sandip...
Community Reviews Summary of 374 reviews
Moods
emotional 38%
challenging 35%
informative 32%
sad 29%
tense 14%
inspiring 11%
dark 8%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Infidelity