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shrootreads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual harassment
lawrenrc's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
abigaildrozek's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
carenszanton's review
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rainbow1005's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
writenisha's review
dark
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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
vikhughes's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
vaniagarwal's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is a beautifully written novel. It’s clear that the author loves Hindu mythology, street art, etc and treats the subject matter with the care and respect it deserves. I enjoyed the characterizations of the main couple and parents but I wish they had fleshed out the friends a bit more. While nothing in the story literally repeated, it did at times feel like we were beating a dead horse. I think this was more an issue with pacing. The author spent a lot of time at the boarding school and almost no time on his travels. I also wish there was a point in which the whole sea of elephants legend was written (rather than a section of it) for clarity (or a sort of appendix). Despite some pacing issues, I found the writing and story to be deeply compelling. I am excited to read more by this author and to read more novels centered around Hindu mythology.
divya_s_'s review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
sayyahtobookseh's review against another edition
Might be better in physical over audio. Could not pay attention