The Devourers by Indra Das

The Devourers

Indra Das with Indrapramit Das

344 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

On a cool evening in Kolkata, India, beneath a full moon, as the whirling rhythms of traveling musicians fill the night, college professor Alok encounters a mysterious stranger with a bizarre confession and an extraordinary story. Tantalized by th...

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Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 54%
adventurous 50%
tense 49%
emotional 44%
challenging 42%
reflective 39%
sad 28%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 32%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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