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Tõusik

Abir Mukherjee

3.77 AVERAGE


A great crime story, an insight into British Raj.
Entertaining and educating in equal measures.

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It’s 1919, and Sam Wyndham comes from Scotland Yard to Calcutta for a fresh start after the Great War. He is immediately plunged into a murder investigation that immerses him in the Raj’s political, social and environmental climate. Fascinating historical detail, endearing characters, and a satisfying mystery. I will be back for more of Sam and Surrender-not.
adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Perfect diversion for staying at home during a pandemic!
adventurous informative mysterious reflective fast-paced

Very readable police procedural enmeshed with political intrigue set in pre-separation India.
adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Really lovely book about a policeman (former Scotland Yard) who goes to India in 1919. He lives in Calcutta and is immediately thrown into a high-profile murder case.

Lots of great background on life in India under the British rule. Interesting characters. The case of who done it? is NOT easy to figure out. Great mystery in a different setting. I thoroughly enjoyed it.