Nirmala by Premchand

Nirmala

Premchand

160 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Premchand's novella Nirmala, first published in 1928, is one of the most poignant novels in Hindi on the theme of the young adolescent yoked to an elderly husband. Clearly reformist in its agenda, this novel succeeds in exploring sensitive and eve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
tense 100%
sad 75%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.02

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