224 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101637852
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 24 June 2014
Description
First published by a small press in India, Jerry Pinto’s debut novel has already taken the literary world by storm. Suffused with compassion, humor, and hard-won wisdom, Em and the Big Hoom is a modern masterpiece, and its American publication is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 71%
dark 59%
funny 47%
challenging 24%
tense 21%
hopeful 13%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 36% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Chronic illness, Death, Self harmMinor
Abortion224 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101637852
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 24 June 2014
Description
First published by a small press in India, Jerry Pinto’s debut novel has already taken the literary world by storm. Suffused with compassion, humor, and hard-won wisdom, Em and the Big Hoom is a modern masterpiece, and its American publication is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 71%
dark 59%
funny 47%
challenging 24%
tense 21%
hopeful 13%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 36% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Chronic illness, Death, Self harmMinor
Abortion