A Beautiful Lie by Irfan Master

A Beautiful Lie

Irfan Master

298 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

An extraordinarily rich debut novel, set in India in 1947 at the time of Partition. Although the backdrop is this key event in Indian history, the novel is even more far-reaching, touching on the importance of tolerance, love and family. The main ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.79

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