Delhi: A Soliloquy by M. Mukundan

Delhi: A Soliloquy

M. Mukundan with Nandakumar S. (Translator), Fathima E.V. (Translator)

544 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

It is the 1960s. Delhi is a city of refugees and dire poverty. The Malayali community is just beginning to lay down roots, and the government offices at Central Secretariat, as well as hospitals across the city, are infused with Malayali-ness. Thi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 66%
informative 50%
sad 50%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.88

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