Sultana's Dream and Padmarag by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

Sultana's Dream and Padmarag

Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

193 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction classics feminism science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Sultana's Dream and Padmarag are boldly provocative works, particularly in the context of the era that spawned them. Written in English in 1905, Sultana's Dream is a delightful satirical work set in Ladyland, where men are in purdah and women firm...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 71%
inspiring 71%
hopeful 42%
funny 28%
lighthearted 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 37%
fast 37%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.77

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