Adventure· India
The Princess Who Lost Her Scroll of the Dead
by Roy PondAggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 2010English
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When Roy Pond published The Princess Who Lost Her Scroll of the Dead in 2010, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of adventure. A classic adventure novel, The Princess Who Lost Her Scroll of the Dead by Roy Pond (2010) has enthralled readers with its pace, plot, and vivid settings.
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⚔️ Adventure
Action-driven stories of exploration, danger, and survival.
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🇮🇳 India
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Roy Pond published The Princess Who Lost Her Scroll of the Dead in 2010, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of adventure from India. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
What distinguishes The Princess Who Lost Her Scroll of the Dead is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
The Princess Who Lost Her Scroll of the Dead reflects Roy Pond's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with India's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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notable · national
201030
Roy Pond is a India author whose work in adventure has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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