193 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802196354
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. - Grove/Atlantic, Inc. -
Publication date: 22 February 2023
Description
The renowned novel of a young Indian woman’s coming of age as her life takes her across Indian and the United States—with a new introduction by Mira Jacob.A New York Times Notable BookFollowing one woman through her numerous identities—from Jyoti ...
Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
reflective 55%
challenging 50%
sad 44%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Pregnancy, Ableism, RacismMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore
193 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802196354
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. - Grove/Atlantic, Inc. -
Publication date: 22 February 2023
Description
The renowned novel of a young Indian woman’s coming of age as her life takes her across Indian and the United States—with a new introduction by Mira Jacob.A New York Times Notable BookFollowing one woman through her numerous identities—from Jyoti ...
Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
reflective 55%
challenging 50%
sad 44%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Pregnancy, Ableism, RacismMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore