The Artist of Disappearance: Three Novellas by Anita Desai

The Artist of Disappearance: Three Novellas

Anita Desai

156 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Written late in Anita Desai's illustrious career, these three novellas ruminate on art and memory, illusion and disillusion, and the sharp divide between life's expectations and dreams and its realities. Set in India in the not too distant past, t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
inspiring 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.3

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