The Siege of Krishnapur by J.G. Farrell

The Siege of Krishnapur

Empire Trilogy #2

J.G. Farrell

378 pages • first pub 1973 (editions) user-added

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The Siege of Krishnapur is ideal for readers drawn to darkly humorous, intellectually rich explorations of empire and human folly, blending historical depth with slow-burning tension.

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Two stunning, Booker Prize-winning historical novels that vividly chronicle the crumbling edges of the British Empire in India and Ireland--in one Contemporary Classics hardcover. Inspired by historical events, The Siege of Krishnapur is the mesm...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 624 reviews

Moods

dark: 65%

funny: 65%

reflective: 50%

tense: 50%

adventurous: 48%

challenging: 38%

informative: 38%

sad: 28%

emotional: 7%

hopeful: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

mysterious: 1%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
69% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
56% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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