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zoeelizaking's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Age of Vice is a searing examination of wealth, corruption, privilege, poverty and politics in Delhi. Spanning multiple narrative styles and voices, this is a fast-paced thrilling book that’ll remain with you. Polemical without being overly didactic, it’s a staggering eye-opener into the real “power” of power, family and money. Be warned it is action packed with lots of graphic, unsettling content; but if you can see past that, it is a stunning read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Murder
katiemack's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This leans more postmodern than I was expecting, but that lends itself to the absurdity of the excess, crime, and corruption of the Wadia family and their associates. I would have been perfectly happy to read a book written entirely in Ajay's POV, as he's the most compelling (and, to be fair, the best-intentioned and least corrupt) character, but including Neda to act as Sunny's foil is an inspired and refreshing choice.
It's an impressive epic that falls apart a bit at the end but is a thrilling ride nonetheless. If you like reading about terrible people doing terrible things and want to learn more about India's socio-cultural landscape, don't let the 500+ page count intimidate you.
This leans more postmodern than I was expecting, but that lends itself to the absurdity of the excess, crime, and corruption of the Wadia family and their associates. I would have been perfectly happy to read a book written entirely in Ajay's POV, as he's the most compelling (and, to be fair, the best-intentioned and least corrupt) character, but including Neda to act as Sunny's foil is an inspired and refreshing choice.
It's an impressive epic that falls apart a bit at the end but is a thrilling ride nonetheless. If you like reading about terrible people doing terrible things and want to learn more about India's socio-cultural landscape, don't let the 500+ page count intimidate you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual violence