The Toss of a Lemon by Padma Viswanathan

The Toss of a Lemon

Padma Viswanathan

640 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In south India in 1896, ten-year old Sivakami is about to embark on a new life. Hanumarathnam, a village healer with some renown as an astrologer, has approached her parents with a marriage proposal. In keeping with custom, he provides his prospec...

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Moods

challenging 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

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3.71

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