The Lovers by Amitava Kumar

The Lovers

Amitava Kumar

264 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

Ehsaan Ali (modelled on the real-life Eqbal Ahmad). Manifest in AK’s first years and first loves is the wild enthusiasm of youth, its idealism, chaotic desires and confusions.A decidedly modern novel that melds story and reportage, anecdote and an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 151 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 60%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.18

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