Estuary by பெருமாள் முருகன் [Perumal Murugan]

256 pages first pub 2020 (view editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional fast-paced
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Estuary is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective narratives that critique modern societal pressures while exploring the complexities of familial bonds and personal identity.

Description

Late at night, Kumarasurar’sphone rings shrilly. His teenage son is calling. What could he want?A seemingly simple demand torments Kumarasurar, who fears it might put his finances—and perhaps his son’s life—in jeopardy. As a father’s anxieties unr...

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Community Reviews

3.96
based on 53 reviews

Moods

emotional: 83%

reflective: 83%

challenging: 50%

funny: 50%

hopeful: 33%

lighthearted: 33%

relaxing: 33%

inspiring: 16%

sad: 16%

tense: 16%


Pace

37% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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