Arranged Marriage by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Arranged Marriage

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

320 pages first pub 1995 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary literary short stories

Description

 The possibility of change, of starting anew, in this stunning beautiful and poignant collection of short stories, is at once terrifying and filled with promise. For those Indian-born women living new lives in America, independence is a mixed bles...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 71%
sad 71%
hopeful 57%
challenging 28%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.76

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