The Cauliflower by Nicola Barker

The Cauliflower

Nicola Barker

304 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From Man Booker-shortlisted, IMPAC Award-winning author Nicola Barker comes an exuberant, multi-voiced new novel mapping the extraordinary life and legacy of a 19th-century Hindu saintHe is only four years older, but still I call him Uncle, and wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
lighthearted 100%
adventurous 66%
funny 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.09

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