Climbing the Stairs by Padma Venkatraman

Climbing the Stairs

Padma Venkatraman

256 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A remarkable debut novel set in India that shows one girl's struggle for independence.During World War II and the last days of British occupation in India, fifteen-year-old Vidya dreams of attending college. But when her forward-thinking father is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 292 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 75%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.83

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