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272 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784873929
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 07 June 2018
Description
To the family living in the shabby, dusty house in Delhi, Tara's visit brings a sharp reminder of life outside tradition. For Bim, coping endlessly with their problems, there is a renewal of the old jealousies for, unlike her sister, she has faile...
Community Reviews Summary of 252 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
sad 34%
hopeful 30%
dark 17%
challenging 8%
tense 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death, Bullying, Chronic illness
272 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784873929
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 07 June 2018
Description
To the family living in the shabby, dusty house in Delhi, Tara's visit brings a sharp reminder of life outside tradition. For Bim, coping endlessly with their problems, there is a renewal of the old jealousies for, unlike her sister, she has faile...
Community Reviews Summary of 252 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
sad 34%
hopeful 30%
dark 17%
challenging 8%
tense 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death, Bullying, Chronic illness