The Windfall by Diksha Basu

The Windfall

Diksha Basu

294 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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 933 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 77%
funny 63%
reflective 33%
hopeful 27%
emotional 25%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 8%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 21%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.43

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