The Lives of Others by Neel Mukherjee

The Lives of Others

Neel Mukherjee

528 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The aging patriarch and matriarch of the Ghosh family preside over their large household, made up of their five adult children and their respective children, unaware that beneath the barely ruffled surface of their lives the sands are shifting. Ea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
reflective 77%
challenging 66%
sad 55%
emotional 44%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
informative 11%
tense 11%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.49

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