960 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312151256
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 15 January 1997
Description
This sweeping epic set in 19th-century India begins in the foothills of the towering Himalayas and follows a young Indian-born orphan as he's raised in England and later returns to India where he falls in love with an Indian princess and struggles...
Community Reviews Summary of 620 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
informative 55%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 20%
dark 15%
funny 10%
reflective 10%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 12% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Animal death, Bullying, Child abuseMinor
Homophobia, Miscarriage
960 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312151256
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 15 January 1997
Description
This sweeping epic set in 19th-century India begins in the foothills of the towering Himalayas and follows a young Indian-born orphan as he's raised in England and later returns to India where he falls in love with an Indian princess and struggles...
Community Reviews Summary of 620 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
informative 55%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 20%
dark 15%
funny 10%
reflective 10%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 12% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Animal death, Bullying, Child abuseMinor
Homophobia, Miscarriage