The Inheritance of Loss
by Kiran Desai
The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.41 out of 5, based on 38K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 357 pages.
About The Inheritance of Loss
In a crumbling, isolated house at the foot of Mount Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas lives an embittered judge who wants only to retire in peace, when his orphaned granddaughter, Sai, arrives on his doorstep. The judge’s cook watches over her distractedly, for his thoughts are often on his son, Biju, who is hopscotching from one gritty New York restaurant to another. Kiran Desai’s brilliant novel, published to huge acclaim, is a story of joy and despair. Her characters face numerous choices that majestically illuminate the consequences of colonialism as it collides with the modern world.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kiran Desai |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 357 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.41 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 37,967 |
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What genre is The Inheritance of Loss?
The Inheritance of Loss is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Inheritance of Loss worth reading?
Based on 38K reader ratings, The Inheritance of Loss has an average score of 3.41 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The Inheritance of Loss?
The Inheritance of Loss has 357 pages.
Who wrote The Inheritance of Loss?
The Inheritance of Loss was written by Kiran Desai. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Inheritance of Loss?
The ISBN-13 for The Inheritance of Loss is 9780802142820.0.
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