Mansions of the Moon by Shyam Selvadurai

Mansions of the Moon

Shyam Selvadurai

424 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical reflective relaxing medium-paced

Description

From the bestselling, award-winning author of Funny Boy and The Hungry Ghosts comes a breathtaking reimagining of ancient India through the extraordinary life of Yasodhara, the woman who married the Buddha. In this sweeping tale, at once epic and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
informative 71%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
adventurous 28%
dark 28%
sad 28%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.25

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