240 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143460091
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: India Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A paying guest seems like a win-win proposition to the Joshi family. He’s ready with the rent, he’s willing to lend a hand when he can and he’s happy to listen to Mrs Joshi on the imminent collapse of our culture.But he’s also a man of mystery. He...
Community Reviews Summary of 444 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 62%
mysterious 23%
tense 22%
hopeful 15%
dark 11%
challenging 9%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 39% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
HomophobiaModerate
Mental illness, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content240 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143460091
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: India Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A paying guest seems like a win-win proposition to the Joshi family. He’s ready with the rent, he’s willing to lend a hand when he can and he’s happy to listen to Mrs Joshi on the imminent collapse of our culture.But he’s also a man of mystery. He...
Community Reviews Summary of 444 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 62%
mysterious 23%
tense 22%
hopeful 15%
dark 11%
challenging 9%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 39% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
HomophobiaModerate
Mental illness, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content