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1366 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: Dutch
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 2008
De geschikte jongen by Christien Jonkheer, Babet Mossel, Vikram Seth is a good fit for readers who are drawn to sweeping historical epics that explore the complexities of love, politics, and cultural identity in post-colonial India, with a rich and immersive narrative that will transport them to a vibrant and tumultuous era in Indian history.
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De geschikte jongen speelt zich af in en rondom de fictieve Indiase stad Brahmpur, gelegen aan de Ganges. Het is voorjaar 1951: mevrouw Rupa Mehra schakelt vrienden en kennissen in om haar te helpen een goede echtgenoot te vinden voor haar jongste...
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emotional: 72%
reflective: 56%
informative: 45%
challenging: 38%
funny: 38%
hopeful: 37%
sad: 27%
adventurous: 18%
inspiring: 16%
lighthearted: 16%
tense: 15%
relaxing: 12%
dark: 8%
mysterious: 2%
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Strong character development?
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Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Suicide, Abortion, Incest1366 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: Dutch
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 2008
De geschikte jongen by Christien Jonkheer, Babet Mossel, Vikram Seth is a good fit for readers who are drawn to sweeping historical epics that explore the complexities of love, politics, and cultural identity in post-colonial India, with a rich and immersive narrative that will transport them to a vibrant and tumultuous era in Indian history.
Description
De geschikte jongen speelt zich af in en rondom de fictieve Indiase stad Brahmpur, gelegen aan de Ganges. Het is voorjaar 1951: mevrouw Rupa Mehra schakelt vrienden en kennissen in om haar te helpen een goede echtgenoot te vinden voor haar jongste...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 72%
reflective: 56%
informative: 45%
challenging: 38%
funny: 38%
hopeful: 37%
sad: 27%
adventurous: 18%
inspiring: 16%
lighthearted: 16%
tense: 15%
relaxing: 12%
dark: 8%
mysterious: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Racism, Religious bigotryModerate
Sexual assault, Death of parent, ClassismMinor
Suicide, Abortion, Incest