A Golden Age by Tahmima Anam

A Golden Age

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Tahmima Anam

fiction historical emotional informative reflective medium-paced

326 pages | first published 2007

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As young widow Rehana Haque awakes one March morning, she might be forgiven for feeling happy. Her children are almost grown, the city is buzzing with excitement after recent elections. Change is in the air. But no one can foresee what will happen...
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Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
informative 50%
sad 43%
reflective 40%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
dark 30%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 16%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 38% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.8

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