A State of Freedom by Neel Mukherjee

A State of Freedom

Neel Mukherjee

288 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A State of Freedom wrests open the central, defining events of our century: displacement and migration. Five characters, in very different circumstances--from a domestic cook in Mumbai to a vagrant and his dancing bear--find out the meanings of di...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

sad 83%
challenging 66%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
informative 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.54

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