The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh

The Glass Palace

Amitav Ghosh

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fiction historical emotional informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in Burma during the British invasion of 1885, this masterly novel tells the story of Rajkumar, a poor boy lifted on the tides of political and social chaos, who goes on to create an empire in the Burmese teak forest. When soldiers force the ro...

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Moods

reflective 71%
informative 66%
emotional 57%
adventurous 40%
sad 40%
challenging 26%
hopeful 23%
tense 19%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 47%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 27% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 37% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.86

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