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576 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307776556
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 20 October 2010
Description
An unforgettable story inspired by the Nobel Prize-winning author’s father that has been hailed as one of the twentieth century’s finest novels.In his forty-six short years, Mr. Mohun Biswas has been fighting against destiny to achieve some sembla...
Community Reviews Summary of 800 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
funny 37%
sad 37%
emotional 32%
dark 26%
tense 16%
lighthearted 8%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 28% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Sexism, Child abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Bullying, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship
576 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307776556
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 20 October 2010
Description
An unforgettable story inspired by the Nobel Prize-winning author’s father that has been hailed as one of the twentieth century’s finest novels.In his forty-six short years, Mr. Mohun Biswas has been fighting against destiny to achieve some sembla...
Community Reviews Summary of 800 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
funny 37%
sad 37%
emotional 32%
dark 26%
tense 16%
lighthearted 8%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 28% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Sexism, Child abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Bullying, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship