Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

Shantaram

Shantaram #1

Gregory David Roberts

944 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary travel adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

So begins this epic, mesmerizing first novel by Gregory David Roberts, set in the underworld of contemporary Bombay. Shantaram is narrated by Lin, an escaped convict with a false passport who flees maximum security prison in Australia for the teem...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,373 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
reflective 57%
emotional 55%
inspiring 38%
dark 35%
challenging 27%
hopeful 27%
tense 26%
sad 24%
funny 18%
informative 17%
mysterious 16%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.06

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