360 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385515993
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 12 February 2008
Description
Taking us back to a time that is half history, half myth and wholly magical, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives voice to Panchaali, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, as she weaves a vibrant retelling of an ancient epic sag...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,267 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
reflective 59%
sad 28%
inspiring 26%
tense 24%
dark 21%
mysterious 20%
informative 19%
challenging 18%
hopeful 17%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 35% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 40% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Grief, BullyingModerate
Emotional abuse, Death, InfidelityMinor
Classism, Fire/Fire injury
360 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385515993
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 12 February 2008
Description
Taking us back to a time that is half history, half myth and wholly magical, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives voice to Panchaali, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, as she weaves a vibrant retelling of an ancient epic sag...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,267 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
reflective 59%
sad 28%
inspiring 26%
tense 24%
dark 21%
mysterious 20%
informative 19%
challenging 18%
hopeful 17%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 35% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 40% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Grief, BullyingModerate
Emotional abuse, Death, InfidelityMinor
Classism, Fire/Fire injury