The Windfall by Diksha Basu, Soneela Nankani

304 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

For the past thirty years, Mr. and Mrs. Jha’s lives have been defined by cramped spaces, cut corners, gossipy neighbors, and the small dramas of stolen yoga pants and stale marriages. They thought they’d settled comfortably into their golden years...

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Community Reviews Summary of 873 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 77%
funny 63%
reflective 33%
hopeful 27%
emotional 25%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 8%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 21%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.43

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