The Book of Chocolate Saints
The Book of Chocolate Saints
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
Beta496
Poem • Fiction
India • 2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Book of Chocolate Saints by Jeet Thayil explores the life of artist and poet Xavier Lovecraft. The narrative weaves through interviews, stories, and memories, delving into the complexities of artistic identity and legacy. Set against a backdrop that spans continents, the novel highlights the intersections of art, literature, and personal history.
Mysterious
Dark
Challenging
Gritty
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Book of Chocolate Saints by Jeet Thayil is both celebrated and critiqued for its rich narrative and complex characters. The novel explores themes of art and identity with lyrical prose and dark humor. While some praise its inventive structure and depth, others find it overly dense and challenging to navigate. Overall, it offers a provocative look at artistic lives with an engaging style.
Who Should Read The Book of Chocolate Saints?
A reader who enjoys The Book of Chocolate Saints by Jeet Thayil would likely appreciate complex narratives, poetic prose, and themes of art, identity, and diaspora. Fans of Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses or Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things might find this book compelling due to its intricate storytelling and cultural exploration.
451 ratings
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Poem • Fiction
India • 2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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