Ghachar Ghochar by Vivek Shanbhag

Ghachar Ghochar

Vivek Shanbhag with Srinath Perur (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark reflective tense slow-paced

Description

In this masterful novel by the acclaimed Indian writer Vivek Shanbhag, a close-knit family is delivered from near-destitution to sudden wealth after the narrator's uncle founds a successful spice company. As the narrator - a sensitive young man wh...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 1,835 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
dark 44%
tense 34%
emotional 26%
mysterious 25%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
sad 10%
lighthearted 6%
informative 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 36%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.86

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...