Latitudes of Longing: A Novel by Shubhangi Swarup

Latitudes of Longing: A Novel

Shubhangi Swarup

344 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

‘Intense, lyrical, and powerful … This is a remarkable debut.’ – Jeet Thayil An astounding exploration of intense longings, Shubhangi Swarup’s novel begins in the depths of the Andaman Sea, and follows geological and emotional faultlines through t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 485 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 54%
adventurous 48%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 24%
informative 20%
challenging 18%
relaxing 16%
sad 11%
funny 10%
dark 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 37%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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