Names of the Women by Jeet Thayil

Names of the Women

Jeet Thayil

192 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary informative mysterious tense medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 71%
dark 57%
emotional 42%
informative 42%
inspiring 42%
sad 42%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.16

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