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graventy's review
4.0
Damn, this lady is pissed about capitalism. With good reason, to be sure, as she bitterly lays out the dark and dreary foundations of the world. Depressing stuff. Unless you're fabulously wealthy, and then I suppose the system is working as intended!
notsohandy's review
4.0
An exceptionally well written book. This was my first book about capitalism and I'm utterly ashamed that I didn't know the world I was so bluntly living. My only gripe with this book is that it's short. Ms. Roy should have spent more time on the counter ideas she shared and the possible short term consequences of those ideas. Other than that it's a must read especially for people living in Indo-pak region.
schomj's review
4.0
I had no idea that I knew so little about India's political situation. I mean, I scan headlines now and again so I'd heard the names of some of the incidents discussed here, but also I had No Idea what has actually been happening. It's all very colonialist and supremacist and dystopian in a way that makes me think of Arkady Martine's work.
cosmicvulture's review
4.0
Right on and beautifully written. I wish it were longer. Some parts are less accessible due to my lack of sufficient background knowledge on Indian politics.
emoweaboo's review
4.0
A very interesting take on capitalism (specificaly crony capitalism) that shows why "ethical capitalism" is impossible to achieve. Roy's writing is caustic and you can feel her anger through her pen. I do think the book requires to have a bit of knowledge about India's political climate, otherwise it becomes dense and hard to follow. While I don't always agree with everything, I think it should be something everyone interested in (specially Indian) politics should get their hands on, if only to challenge their views.
soafricane's review
4.0
The examinations Roy presents here could be extended to any part of the world where global capitalism has wreaked its havoc in variegated ways.
Short with gorgeous prose. Recommend!
Short with gorgeous prose. Recommend!