336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781643752174
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Publication date: 04 January 2022
Description
In this riveting and immersive novel, bestselling author Thrity Umrigar tells the story of two couples and the sometimes dangerous and heartbreaking challenges of love across a cultural divide. Indian American journalist Smita has returned to Ind...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,705 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
challenging 56%
reflective 47%
dark 46%
tense 36%
informative 22%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 67% | Character: 17% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Sexual assault
336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781643752174
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Publication date: 04 January 2022
Description
In this riveting and immersive novel, bestselling author Thrity Umrigar tells the story of two couples and the sometimes dangerous and heartbreaking challenges of love across a cultural divide. Indian American journalist Smita has returned to Ind...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,705 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
challenging 56%
reflective 47%
dark 46%
tense 36%
informative 22%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 67% | Character: 17% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Sexual assault