The Lives of Others by Neel Mukherjee

The Lives of Others

Neel Mukherjee

528 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The aging patriarch and matriarch of the Ghosh family preside over their large household, made up of their five adult children and their respective children, unaware that beneath the barely ruffled surface of their lives the sands are shifting. Ea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 257 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
dark 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
emotional 37%
adventurous 12%
informative 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.47

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