The Windfall by Diksha Basu, Soneela Nankani

336 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

The Jhas are moving up. For the past thirty years, their lives have been defined by cramped spaces and gossipy neighbors. But when Mr. Jha comes into an enormous sum of money—the result of an unexpectedly successful internet venture—he moves his r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 972 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
funny 64%
reflective 32%
hopeful 27%
emotional 24%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | Plot: 19% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.43

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