336 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385489515
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 18 January 2000
Description
From the award-winning author of Mistress of Spices, the bestselling novel about the extraordinary bond between two women, and the family secrets and romantic jealousies that threaten to tear them apart. Anju is the daughter of an upper-caste Calc...
Community Reviews Summary of 625 reviews
Moods
sad 53%
reflective 40%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
challenging 13%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
slow 6%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 41%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuseMinor
Death of parent
336 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385489515
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 18 January 2000
Description
From the award-winning author of Mistress of Spices, the bestselling novel about the extraordinary bond between two women, and the family secrets and romantic jealousies that threaten to tear them apart. Anju is the daughter of an upper-caste Calc...
Community Reviews Summary of 625 reviews
Moods
sad 53%
reflective 40%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
challenging 13%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
slow 6%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 41%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuseMinor
Death of parent