A Division of the Spoils
A Division of the Spoils
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
British LiteratureIndia • 1940s
1998
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Division of the Spoils by Paul Scott is the fourth novel in The Raj Quartet. Set during post-World War II British India, the novel explores the complexities of the end of the British Empire through the experiences of various individuals affected by the political, social, and personal upheavals of the era.
Informative
Mysterious
Melancholic
Dark
Contemplative
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A Division of the Spoils by Paul Scott is praised for its intricate narrative and historical depth, capturing the tumult of post-colonial India with evocative prose. Critics commend the novel's character development and thematic complexity. However, some find its pacing uneven and the plot occasionally overwhelming. Overall, it concludes Scott's series with a powerful, reflective exploration of change and legacy.
Who Should Read A Division of the Spoils?
A reader who would enjoy A Division of the Spoils by Paul Scott is likely interested in postcolonial narratives and complex historical fiction. Comparable to readers of E. M. Forster's A Passage to India or Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children, they appreciate rich character development set against the backdrop of Indian independence.
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Novel • Fiction
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British LiteratureIndia • 1940s
1998
Adult
18+ years
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