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ethayden2's review
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
samtherat17's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
A very meh collection of the stories. I don't know if this is a fault of the translation, but some of the stories were really short and went by really quick (not in a good way). They should have been extended a bit. If you want to read Byomkesh Bakshi, I would recommend any of the other two short story collections: Picture Imperfect or The Menagerie. Definitely not this one.
darkfantasyreviews's review
4.0
I listened to this book to relive those moments I had spent glued to Doordarshan and watching Rajit Kapoor enacting the role of Byomkesh Bakshi. There are very few English translation of Byomkesh bakshi stories available. This book is a true classic. It has portrayed the old school charm of the city of joy in unbelievable ways and a source of inspiration for other Bengali goyendas (detective).
The narrator did a good job. Narration and storytelling both were good. Good to listen during commute.
The narrator did a good job. Narration and storytelling both were good. Good to listen during commute.
nobita_1's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
scorposh's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jehan's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
singh_reads_kanwar2's review
2.0
It's like a draft version is written without proper editing, as lots of mistakes and loop holes in a plan, that make is predictable and loose end lead to error in the novel
thestorysleuth's review
3.0
Okay. Average. Fun. I like the rich Indian culture that is in every story. Like stories that is only possible with our culture
bubblegumfactory's review
2.0
[ I consumed the audible series for the book so reviews are based on that ]
the amount of unnecessary misogyny and sexists BS really annoyed the fck out of me. i understand it's a "product of its time" but it was really unnecessary and so forced? I wanted to like it but just couldn't. also the narration for audible original was all over the place and not a pleasant experience. what could have been a lovely series was tainted.
the amount of unnecessary misogyny and sexists BS really annoyed the fck out of me. i understand it's a "product of its time" but it was really unnecessary and so forced? I wanted to like it but just couldn't. also the narration for audible original was all over the place and not a pleasant experience. what could have been a lovely series was tainted.