Such a Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry

Such a Long Journey

Rohinton Mistry

408 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

It is Bombay in 1971, the year India went to war over what was to become Bangladesh. A hard-working bank clerk, Gustad Noble is a devoted family man who gradually sees his modest life unravelling. His young daughter falls ill; his promising son de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 87%
sad 75%
inspiring 62%
dark 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 37%
informative 37%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.85

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