Latitudes of Longing by Shubhangi Swarup

Latitudes of Longing

Shubhangi Swarup

301 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In the feverish tropics of the Andaman Islands, a young botanist tends to a fragile rose he has imported to welcome his bride. Hoping their marriage will bloom in this strange life, hundreds of miles from the east coast of India, he is entranced ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 485 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 54%
adventurous 48%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 24%
informative 20%
challenging 18%
relaxing 16%
sad 11%
funny 10%
dark 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 37%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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