A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif

A Case of Exploding Mangoes

Mohammed Hanif

323 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical dark funny medium-paced

Description

A Washington Post, Rocky Mountain News, Boston Globe Best Book of the Year Intrigue and subterfuge combine with bad luck and good in this darkly comic debut about love, betrayal, tyranny, family, and a conspiracy trying its damnedest to happen. Al...

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Community Reviews Summary of 486 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
funny 59%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 33%
tense 25%
informative 18%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%
emotional 7%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 38% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 30%

Average rating

3.61

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