Cinnamon Gardens by Shyam Selvadurai

Cinnamon Gardens

Shyam Selvadurai with André Bernard

368 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set among the upper classes in the gracious, repressive and complex world of 1920s Ceylon (Sri Lanka), this evocative novel tells the story of two people who must determine if it is possible to pursue personal happiness without compromising the ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 59%
hopeful 37%
sad 33%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
challenging 14%
adventurous 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 7%
dark 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 25%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.96

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