fiction historical challenging emotional informative medium-paced

275 pages | first published 2023

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Set during the partition of British India in 1947, a time when neighbor was pitted against neighbor and families were torn apart, award-winning author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novel brings to life the sweeping story of three sisters caught up ...
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Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
informative 46%
inspiring 46%
sad 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
challenging 26%
dark 13%
reflective 13%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 78% | Character: 14% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Average rating

4.07

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