The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

The Henna Artist

The Henna Artist #1

Alka Joshi with Sneha Mathan (Narrator)

fiction historical emotional informative reflective medium-paced

10 hours, 56 minutes | first published 2020

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Escaping from an arranged and abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone from her 1950s rural village to the vibrant pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the henna artist--and confidante--most in demand to the wealthy women...
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Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 47%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 42%
informative 25%
adventurous 23%
sad 21%
challenging 15%
tense 13%
dark 6%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 13%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

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4.08

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