916 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Vikram Chandra's novel draws the reader deep into the life of Inspector Sartaj Singh—and into the criminal underworld of Ganesh Gaitonde, the most wanted gangster in India. It is is a story of friendship and betrayal, of terrible violence, of an a...
Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
tense 63%
dark 54%
adventurous 45%
reflective 36%
emotional 18%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 87% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Police brutality
916 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Vikram Chandra's novel draws the reader deep into the life of Inspector Sartaj Singh—and into the criminal underworld of Ganesh Gaitonde, the most wanted gangster in India. It is is a story of friendship and betrayal, of terrible violence, of an a...
Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
tense 63%
dark 54%
adventurous 45%
reflective 36%
emotional 18%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 87% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Police brutality