408 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews
Moods
reflective 87%
sad 75%
inspiring 62%
dark 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 37%
informative 37%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%
Pace
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
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408 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews
Moods
reflective 87%
sad 75%
inspiring 62%
dark 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 37%
informative 37%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.