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the_moody_marshmallow's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
asummaryofsorts's review
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gayathiri_rajendran's review against another edition
4.0
A welcome break from all the non fiction reading.Generally,I stay away from the romantic genre but I wanted to challenge myself.This book was good.It was aptly paced and there is no candyfloss romance which is a huge plus.The characters are very relatable and the only minus was that I wish the ending could have been less abrupt.
supriyasrivatsa's review against another edition
4.0
The book is so beautifully Indian, beautifully Mumbai! <3 Amrita Mahale's observation of some thoroughly Indian ways of life, her thoughts on the mundane, and how she weaves these into words that paint an image, words that melt and scrunch up your heart, is unique, powerful and amazing.
"There were so many stars in the sky, it was like looking at a lamp through a sieve."
"Time is like a ball of jelly, now flattening to a disc, now bouncing back up."
I found the story itself quite feeble, quite regular, but it is a beautiful narration of everyday life.
"There were so many stars in the sky, it was like looking at a lamp through a sieve."
"Time is like a ball of jelly, now flattening to a disc, now bouncing back up."
I found the story itself quite feeble, quite regular, but it is a beautiful narration of everyday life.
bookandcorner's review against another edition
3.0
- Story about Kartik and Ira, living in Mumbai exploring the backdrop of Bombay turning into Mumbai.
- On the surface, this book talks about the innocent childhood friendship, aftermath of terrorist attacks on Muslims, the changing pace of Mumbai from shabby home to multi storey apartments.
- Mahale has turned Mumbai into a breathing, walking and talking soul narrating it's story of transformation through the guise of changing relationships.
- I enjoyed the beginning and Ira's backstory which was about two-third of the book. It kept me invested.
- Kartik was one character which I had trouble to develop an affection since the beginning. I found him too proud, selfish, and self absorbed but had a soft corner to Ira. 13 years later the same Kartik. Nothing has changed. Even his college and teenage phases made me think very little of him. He lacked a spine or may be Mahale wanted him to be like that but I expected more from him.
- Overall, if you want a self exploration through Mumbai, about food, it's lanes, local trains you would enjoy some parts of it. Otherwise you would have a sloppy time reading it.
- On the surface, this book talks about the innocent childhood friendship, aftermath of terrorist attacks on Muslims, the changing pace of Mumbai from shabby home to multi storey apartments.
- Mahale has turned Mumbai into a breathing, walking and talking soul narrating it's story of transformation through the guise of changing relationships.
- I enjoyed the beginning and Ira's backstory which was about two-third of the book. It kept me invested.
- Kartik was one character which I had trouble to develop an affection since the beginning. I found him too proud, selfish, and self absorbed but had a soft corner to Ira. 13 years later the same Kartik. Nothing has changed. Even his college and teenage phases made me think very little of him. He lacked a spine or may be Mahale wanted him to be like that but I expected more from him.
- Overall, if you want a self exploration through Mumbai, about food, it's lanes, local trains you would enjoy some parts of it. Otherwise you would have a sloppy time reading it.
byronic_reader's review against another edition
3.0
Milk teeth is actually a book about two childhood friends (Ira and Kartik) and the events that take place in their lives.
The setting of the story is Bombay and it beautifully portrays how Bombay changes to Mumbai. The story is a chain of interlocking events of past and present. It makes you nostalgic even if you're not from Bombay. The book is divided into 3 parts and in the first part Ira comes off as a strong and outspoken character. But in the second part, she is confused and blinded with lust. Ira spends her whole childhood to feel validated by Kartik and when that blossoms to love Kartik can't accept it. She also has an on-off relationship with Kaiz and lust takes over her whenever she thinks about him. Even with all these flaws, I liked Ira and her honesty. And coming to Kartik, I should say I didn't like him that much. His struggles in exploring his sexuality and his double-faced life, not so impressive. Dude hides a secret and gets engaged to Ira but at the last moment when he knows that he's not gonna win he does the same old predictable thing, he's been doing all his life. Quit from that particular thing. This book subtly portrays all the ironies and hypocrisies we face in our daily life. In the middle, the pace of the story dropped but after a few bad pages the pace picks up again. For a debut book, the author has done an impressive job. I recommend this book for those who need an easy-breezy read.
My Rating-3.5/5
The setting of the story is Bombay and it beautifully portrays how Bombay changes to Mumbai. The story is a chain of interlocking events of past and present. It makes you nostalgic even if you're not from Bombay. The book is divided into 3 parts and in the first part Ira comes off as a strong and outspoken character. But in the second part, she is confused and blinded with lust. Ira spends her whole childhood to feel validated by Kartik and when that blossoms to love Kartik can't accept it. She also has an on-off relationship with Kaiz and lust takes over her whenever she thinks about him. Even with all these flaws, I liked Ira and her honesty. And coming to Kartik, I should say I didn't like him that much. His struggles in exploring his sexuality and his double-faced life, not so impressive. Dude hides a secret and gets engaged to Ira but at the last moment when he knows that he's not gonna win he does the same old predictable thing, he's been doing all his life. Quit from that particular thing. This book subtly portrays all the ironies and hypocrisies we face in our daily life. In the middle, the pace of the story dropped but after a few bad pages the pace picks up again. For a debut book, the author has done an impressive job. I recommend this book for those who need an easy-breezy read.
My Rating-3.5/5
sowmiya13's review against another edition
4.0
The book took me to a different world and basically taught me how mistakes can be or cannot be considered mistakes from another's point of view. I am not sure if everyone will enjoy reading this particular book but it's still a good pick for me and I am glad I read this book.
aakash001's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0