Ghachar Ghochar by Vivek Shanbhag

Ghachar Ghochar

Vivek Shanbhag with Srinath Perur (Translator)

119 pages • first pub 2013 (view editions)

fiction contemporary dark reflective tense slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate slow-burning, character-driven narratives that delve into the corrosive effects of wealth and family dynamics within a vividly drawn cultural context.

Description

A young man's close-knit family is nearly destitute when his uncle founds a successful spice company, changing their fortunes overnight. As they move from a cramped, ant-infested shack to a larger house on the other side of Bangalore, and try to a...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 3,072 reviews

Moods

reflective: 68%

dark: 46%

tense: 36%

mysterious: 29%

emotional: 26%

funny: 12%

challenging: 11%

lighthearted: 9%

sad: 9%

informative: 5%

adventurous: 3%

hopeful: 2%

relaxing: 2%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

52% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
63% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

22% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

83% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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