Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard by Kiran Desai

Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard

Kiran Desai

209 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction funny medium-paced

Description

Sampath Chawla was born in a time of drought that ended with a vengeance the night of his birth. All signs being auspicious, the villagers triumphantly assured Sampath's proud parents that their son was destined for greatness. Twenty years of fail...

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Community Reviews Summary of 263 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
lighthearted 66%
adventurous 41%
reflective 41%
mysterious 33%
informative 16%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | Plot: 38% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.3

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