Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh

Gun Island

Amitav Ghosh

10 hours, 21 minutes first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical literary adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh is a thought-provoking and beautifully written novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate literary fiction, are interested in exploring the complexities of climate change, migration, and cross-cultural experiences, and are looking for a story that will challenge their perspectives and leave them with a sense of hope and renewal.

Description

From the award-winning author of the bestselling epic Ibis trilogy comes a globetrotting, folkloric adventure novel about family and heritage.Bundook. Gun. A common word, but one that turns Deen Datta's world upside down.A dealer of rare books, De...

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Community Reviews

3.6
based on 920 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 76%

mysterious: 66%

reflective: 54%

informative: 35%

emotional: 30%

hopeful: 28%

inspiring: 20%

challenging: 18%

tense: 12%

dark: 11%

sad: 8%

funny: 6%

lighthearted: 3%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

21% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

42% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

36% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

96% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

24% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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