The Crow Eaters by Bapsi Sidhwa

The Crow Eaters

Bapsi Sidhwa

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

268 pages | first published 1980

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At the dawn of the 20th century in Pakistan, Freddy Junglewalla moves his family — pregnant wife, baby daughter, and Jerbanoo, his rotund mother-in-law — from their ancestral forest home to cosmopolitan Lahore. He opens a store, and as his fortune...
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Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.6

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