The Calcutta Chromosome : A Novel of Fevers, Delirium & Discovery by Amitav Ghosh

The Calcutta Chromosome : A Novel of Fevers, Delirium & Discovery

Amitav Ghosh

256 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction challenging mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

In This Extraordinary Novel, Amitav Ghosh Navigates Through Time And Genres To Present A Unique Tale. Beginning At An Unspecified Time In The Future And Ranging Back To The Late Nineteenth Century, The Reader Follows The Adventures Of The Enigmati...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 66%
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
tense 40%
dark 33%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 21% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 15%

Average rating

3.37

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