Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India by Roberto Calasso, Tim Parks

Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India

Roberto Calasso, Tim Parks

464 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction religion challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

With the same narrative fecundity and imaginative sympathy he brought to his acclaimed retelling of the Greek myths, Roberto Calasso plunges Western readers into the mind of ancient India. He begins with a mystery: Why is the most important god in...

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Moods

challenging 100%
informative 100%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

Average rating

4.08

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