A Burning by Megha Majumdar

A Burning

Megha Majumdar

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

304 pages | first published 2020

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A girl walks through the slums of Kolkata holding an armful of books. She returns home smelling of smoke, and checks her most prized possession: a brand-new smartphone, purchased in instalments. On Facebook, there is only one conversation. #Kolab...
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Moods

sad 68%
emotional 65%
dark 55%
challenging 45%
reflective 40%
tense 34%
informative 10%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 29%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 41% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | No: 20% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

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3.71

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