248 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788192328027
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Publication date: 11 February 2013
Description
Set in Bombay during the last decades of the twentieth century, Em and The Big Hoom tells the compelling story of the Mendeses mother, father, daughter and son. Between Em, the beedi smoking, hyperactive mother, driven frequently to hospital by he...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 71%
dark 59%
funny 47%
challenging 24%
tense 21%
hopeful 13%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 36% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Chronic illness, Death, Self harmMinor
Abortion
248 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788192328027
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Publication date: 11 February 2013
Description
Set in Bombay during the last decades of the twentieth century, Em and The Big Hoom tells the compelling story of the Mendeses mother, father, daughter and son. Between Em, the beedi smoking, hyperactive mother, driven frequently to hospital by he...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 71%
dark 59%
funny 47%
challenging 24%
tense 21%
hopeful 13%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 36% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Chronic illness, Death, Self harmMinor
Abortion