The Calcutta Chromosome: A Novel Of Fevers, Delirium And Discovery by Amitav Ghosh

The Calcutta Chromosome: A Novel Of Fevers, Delirium And Discovery

Amitav Ghosh

262 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

A high-tech medical thriller, a scientific quest and a Victorian ghost story - as electrifying as The Hot Zone and as rich in its details as Possession.

Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
adventurous 55%
informative 55%
tense 44%
dark 33%
challenging 22%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.45

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