224 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802159335
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Description
Saroja and Kumaresan are in love. After a hasty wedding, they arrive in Kumaresan’s village, harbouring the dangerous secret that their marriage is an inter-caste one, likely to anger the villagers should they learn of it. Kumaresan is confident t...
Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
emotional 58%
sad 58%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Character: 33% | Plot: 28%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Classism, Bullying, Emotional abuseModerate
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Murder224 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802159335
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Description
Saroja and Kumaresan are in love. After a hasty wedding, they arrive in Kumaresan’s village, harbouring the dangerous secret that their marriage is an inter-caste one, likely to anger the villagers should they learn of it. Kumaresan is confident t...
Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
emotional 58%
sad 58%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Character: 33% | Plot: 28%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Classism, Bullying, Emotional abuseModerate
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Murder