The Calcutta Chromosome by Amitav Ghosh

The Calcutta Chromosome

Amitav Ghosh

320 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction challenging mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

From Victorian lndia to near-future New York, The Calcutta Chromosome takes readers on a wondrous journey through time as a computer programmer trapped in a mind-numbing job hits upon a curious item that will forever change his life. When Antar di...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 61%
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
tense 46%
dark 38%
informative 23%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 25% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 18%

Average rating

3.38

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