Chemmeen by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai

Chemmeen

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai with Anita Nair (Translator)

264 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Chemmeen tells the story of the relationship between Karutthamma, a Hindu woman from the fisherfolk community, and Pareekkutty, the son of a Muslim fish wholesaler. Unable to marry Pareekkutty for religious reasons, Karutthamma instead marries Pal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 75%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.94

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