Harbart by Nabarun Bhattacharya

Harbart

Nabarun Bhattacharya with Arunava Sinha (Translator)

fiction literary magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

147 pages | first published 1993

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Harbart Sarkar, sole proprietor of a business that brings messages from the dead to their near and dear ones left behind on earth, is found dead in his room after a night of drinking with local young men. He has killed himself. Why? Was it a threa...
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Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
dark 50%
funny 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.74

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