The Calcutta Chromosome: A Novel of Fevers, Delirium & Discovery by Amitav Ghosh

The Calcutta Chromosome: A Novel of Fevers, Delirium & Discovery

Amitav Ghosh

320 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious 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 241 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 53%
informative 46%
tense 46%
dark 30%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 36%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.44

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