Harbart by Nabarun Bhattacharya

Harbart

Nabarun Bhattacharya with Sunandini Banerjee (Translator)

112 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced
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Readers who appreciate unconventional storytelling, literary depth, and unflinching explorations of the human condition will find themselves drawn into the complex and haunting world of Harbart, a novel that masterfully weaves together themes of identity, mortality, and the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural.

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At twenty, however, he suddenly seems to possess the gift of speaking with the dead. Herbert is bathed in glory. From less than zero to starry heights--what an apotheosis. The wheel of fortune turns again, all too soon... Legendary, scathingly sat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
reflective 62%
sad 50%
funny 37%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.61

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