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321 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843547204
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Born in a village in the dark heart of India, the son of a rickshaw puller, Balram is taken out of school and put to work in a teashop. As he crushes coal and wipes tables, he nurses a dream of escape. His big chance comes when a rich landlord hir...
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Moods
dark: 81%
funny: 48%
reflective: 39%
adventurous: 28%
tense: 27%
challenging: 22%
informative: 20%
emotional: 15%
sad: 14%
mysterious: 13%
inspiring: 6%
lighthearted: 5%
hopeful: 4%
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Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Murder, Car accident, ClassismModerate
Sexual content, Child death, SexismMinor
Rape, Excrement, Homophobia321 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843547204
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Born in a village in the dark heart of India, the son of a rickshaw puller, Balram is taken out of school and put to work in a teashop. As he crushes coal and wipes tables, he nurses a dream of escape. His big chance comes when a rich landlord hir...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 81%
funny: 48%
reflective: 39%
adventurous: 28%
tense: 27%
challenging: 22%
informative: 20%
emotional: 15%
sad: 14%
mysterious: 13%
inspiring: 6%
lighthearted: 5%
hopeful: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Car accident, ClassismModerate
Sexual content, Child death, SexismMinor
Rape, Excrement, Homophobia