A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth

A Suitable Boy

A Suitable Boy #01

Vikram Seth

1488 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance challenging emotional informative slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 1,536 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 56%
informative 45%
hopeful 37%
challenging 36%
funny 33%
sad 24%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 17%
tense 16%
relaxing 12%
dark 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 25%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

4.14

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