Ghachar Ghochar by Vivek Shanbhag

Ghachar Ghochar

Vivek Shanbhag with Srinath Perur (Translator), Neil Shah (Narrator)

2 hours, 41 minutes • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark reflective tense slow-paced

Description

Bangalore, present day. A young man's close-knit family is nearly destitute when his uncle founds a successful spice company, changing their fortunes overnight. As they move from a cramped, ant-infested shack to a larger house and try to adjust to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,112 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
dark 45%
tense 37%
mysterious 28%
emotional 26%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
sad 9%
lighthearted 7%
informative 4%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 34%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 32% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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