Latitudes of Longing by Shubhangi Swarup

Latitudes of Longing

Shubhangi Swarup

344 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

‘Intense, lyrical, and powerful … This is a remarkable debut.’ – Jeet Thayil. An astounding exploration of intense longings, Shubhangi Swarup’s novel begins in the depths of the Andaman Sea, and follows geological and emotional faultlines th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 439 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 52%
adventurous 50%
hopeful 31%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 24%
informative 20%
challenging 17%
relaxing 14%
sad 12%
funny 11%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 39%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 29% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.87

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