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myfrogmonster's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-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? No
4.0
This series is steeped in the history of India. I enjoy the mystery, characters and setting. AND I learn a few things along the way. Win win!
dukhtar's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
nightowle's review against another edition
4.0
Well written, engaging, and historically interesting. The police Captain and his Sargeant sidekick are nicely developed.
ammbooks's review
4.0
Enjoyed the journey back to 1920's India. Appreciated that the whole colonialism aspect is not sugar coated. Enjoying the flawed characters.
liberrydude's review against another edition
4.0
Wyndham and Bannerjee are accompanying a visiting Indian prince in Calcutta when he is assassinated. The assassin escapes but later they are on the verge of arresting him but the assassin commits suicide. Case closed. Hardly. It seems the prince was the heir to a native state and was looking to take it out of the British orbit. But the assassin was garbed in religious attire and markings. Politics or religious motive?
The two end up visiting the prince’s home state where they believe the threat originated from. What ensues are more murders and palace intrigues that leave the reader’s head spinning. Strangers they must proceed cautiously as they sort who exactly are their friends and who they can rely upon for support. Strangely the British colonial government seems more of a hindrance than the sovereign native state. There’s also a nice discussion about the pursuit of truth and justice sometimes not being synonymous. Some great lines too like this one that caused me to laugh— “There’s something inherently untrustworthy about a man who knows how to dance.” Lots of action with some grisly deaths too. Surprises abound until the final pages.
The two end up visiting the prince’s home state where they believe the threat originated from. What ensues are more murders and palace intrigues that leave the reader’s head spinning. Strangers they must proceed cautiously as they sort who exactly are their friends and who they can rely upon for support. Strangely the British colonial government seems more of a hindrance than the sovereign native state. There’s also a nice discussion about the pursuit of truth and justice sometimes not being synonymous. Some great lines too like this one that caused me to laugh— “There’s something inherently untrustworthy about a man who knows how to dance.” Lots of action with some grisly deaths too. Surprises abound until the final pages.