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caroline88's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
crazycatplantlady's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.25
cassf's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed the story and the history but had trouble following the book at the beginning.
brian06's review against another edition
2.0
This book just never really grabbed hold of me. It was very slow moving with too many characters, too many sub-plots and a bit confusing.
ammbooks's review against another edition
4.0
disturbing in many ways. the price that the under privileged pay in the power games of the entitled. strong characters dealing with the cards life has dealt them trying to find the meaning of home, self and family.
mmirza's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
xofelia's review against another edition
4.0
This book had captivating writing, tragic characters, and poignant family relationships.
I would recommend it to people who are looking more for good writing than storytelling.
I would recommend it to people who are looking more for good writing than storytelling.
loujbee's review against another edition
3.0
This was a slow burn for me, there seemed to be a lot going on before tying it all together with an engaging few final chapters. A seemingly simple crime story beginning in Lahore’s red light district becoming more complex and spanning a few generations of a small but connected mixed family group.
Some beautiful writing and imagery but the engagement came too late for me to really love this book.
3.5, book.
Some beautiful writing and imagery but the engagement came too late for me to really love this book.
3.5, book.
juliaehill's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book more the further along I got, as I became better acquainted with the characters, and some connections started to be made between the stories spread out across time and place. I liked that you occasionally had to make your own assumptions about different characters' motivations and feelings--both toward themselves and each other. I would suggest that before reading it, learn some basic background on the origins of Pakistan and the incredible violence that resulted in the founding of Bangladesh--it will make things easier to follow!