The Devourers by Indra Das

The Devourers

Indra Das

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

306 pages | first published 2016

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On a cool evening in Kolkata, India, beneath a full moon, as the whirling rhythms of traveling musicians fill the night, college professor Alok encounters a mysterious stranger with a bizarre confession and an extraordinary story. Tantalized by th...
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Summary of 894 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
adventurous 55%
mysterious 54%
tense 48%
emotional 43%
challenging 40%
reflective 38%
sad 26%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 35%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.91

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