The Shape of Family by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

The Shape of Family

Shilpi Somaya Gowda

352 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERNamed a book not to miss by USA Today * Chicago Sun-Times * New York PostDeeply involving....Rings so true. -- Emma Donoghue, bestselling author of RoomFrom the international bestselling author of Secret Daug...

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Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 76%
reflective 53%
dark 38%
tense 38%
hopeful 23%
challenging 15%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.69

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