The Windfall by Diksha Basu

The Windfall

Diksha Basu

455 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

A Publishers Weekly Pick of the WeekA People PickEntertainment Weeklys Must-ListA TIME Magazine PickRolling Stones Culture Index PickOne of Esquires Best Best Books of the YearA heartfelt comedy of manners, Diksha Basu's debut novel tells the stor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 956 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
funny 64%
reflective 32%
hopeful 27%
emotional 24%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | Plot: 19% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.43

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