Savage Beasts by Rani Selvarajah

Savage Beasts

Rani Selvarajah

384 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Set in 1757, Calcutta is on the brink of war and the East India Company, led by the fearsome Sir Peter Chilcott, is quickly advancing. The Nawab’s neglected daughter, Meena, is desperate to escape her gilded cage and when she meets the intriguing ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 70%
tense 60%
reflective 40%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.68

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