Gods Without Men by Hari Kunzru

Gods Without Men

Hari Kunzru

fiction contemporary magical realism adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

463 pages | first published 2011

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Jaz and Lisa Matharu are plunged into a public hell after their son, Raj, vanishes during a family vacation in the California desert. However, the Mojave is a place of strange power. Before Raj reappears-- inexplicably unharmed, but not unchanged-...
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Summary of 215 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
reflective 61%
challenging 57%
dark 52%
tense 38%
adventurous 33%
emotional 9%
sad 9%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 37% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.72

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