240 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618065820
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 03 January 2000
Description
A wonderful novel in two parts, moving from the heart of a close-knit Indian household, with its restrictions and prejuices, its noisy warmth and sensual appreciation of food, to the cool centre of an American family, with its freedom and strangel...
Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
sad 53%
dark 33%
challenging 26%
adventurous 13%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 36%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Eating disorderMinor
Suicide
240 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618065820
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 03 January 2000
Description
A wonderful novel in two parts, moving from the heart of a close-knit Indian household, with its restrictions and prejuices, its noisy warmth and sensual appreciation of food, to the cool centre of an American family, with its freedom and strangel...
Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
sad 53%
dark 33%
challenging 26%
adventurous 13%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 36%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Eating disorderMinor
Suicide