The Calcutta Chromosome by Amitav Ghosh

Published 1995 · 78,000 words · about 5 hours at an average pace · Science Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery

How hard is The Calcutta Chromosome to read?

The Calcutta Chromosome scores 7.3 out of 10 for difficulty, making it very challenging.

  • Vocabulary complexity: 6.2 out of 10
  • Sentence structure: 5.4 out of 10
  • Abstract concepts: 7.0 out of 10
  • Information density: 7.2 out of 10

Literary standing

The Calcutta Chromosome holds a literary regard score of 6.9 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.

About the author

Amitav Ghosh