The Lives of Others by Neel Mukherjee

The Lives of Others

Neel Mukherjee

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fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Lives of Others is ideal for readers who appreciate sprawling, introspective narratives that dissect the complexities of family dynamics and societal upheaval through a lens of moral ambiguity and quiet desperation.

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Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, Neel Mukherjee delivers a powerful, epic story of a family and a nation. The aging patriarch and matriarch of the Ghosh family preside over their large household, made up of their five adult children and their...

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Community Reviews

3.51
based on 448 reviews

Moods

dark: 70%

challenging: 62%

reflective: 62%

emotional: 48%

sad: 48%

tense: 29%

informative: 14%

adventurous: 7%

funny: 3%

inspiring: 3%

mysterious: 3%

Pace

36% of readers chose medium
64% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
47% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

31% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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