The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

The Shadow Lines

Amitav Ghosh

309 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From the acclaimed author of "Sea of Poppies," a novel weaving history and memory together to create "a rare work that balances formal ingenuity, heart, and mind" ("New Republic") Opening in Calcutta in the 1960s, Amitav Ghosh's radiant second nov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 411 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 71%
sad 47%
informative 42%
challenging 38%
dark 28%
tense 28%
mysterious 19%
funny 14%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Average rating

3.88

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