209 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571284047
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sampath Chawla was born in a time of drought that ended with a vengeance the night of his birth. All signs being auspicious, the villagers triumphantly assured Sampath's proud parents that their son was destined for greatness. Twenty years of fail...
Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 70%
adventurous 29%
mysterious 29%
reflective 29%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | Character: 31% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 43% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Mental illness, PregnancyMinor
Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence209 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571284047
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sampath Chawla was born in a time of drought that ended with a vengeance the night of his birth. All signs being auspicious, the villagers triumphantly assured Sampath's proud parents that their son was destined for greatness. Twenty years of fail...
Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 70%
adventurous 29%
mysterious 29%
reflective 29%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | Character: 31% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 43% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Mental illness, PregnancyMinor
Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence