244 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250073822
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publication date: 15 March 2016
Description
In her mesmerizing debut, Shobha Rao recounts the untold human costs of one of the largest migrations in history.1947: the Indian subcontinent is partitioned into two separate countries, India and Pakistan. And with one decree, countless lives are...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
dark 81%
sad 68%
challenging 50%
reflective 43%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
fast 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 90% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Death, Domestic abuseMinor
Rape
244 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250073822
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publication date: 15 March 2016
Description
In her mesmerizing debut, Shobha Rao recounts the untold human costs of one of the largest migrations in history.1947: the Indian subcontinent is partitioned into two separate countries, India and Pakistan. And with one decree, countless lives are...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
dark 81%
sad 68%
challenging 50%
reflective 43%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
fast 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 90% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Death, Domestic abuseMinor
Rape