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jtyler's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookwoman1967's review against another edition
3.0
I like this one. The one thing I had a hard time with was the idea Persis could proceed as she did in the time period this was set. I know the author wanted to highlight the fallout of Partition, but the first female officer to join the IPS was Kiran Bedi in 1972, two decades later. Given the misogyny still rampant in large parts of Indian society today, I just wasn't buying Persis doing all she did in 1950, even though the author did highlight obstacles she faced due to her gender.
That said, the setting was fascinating and it was good to read a novel set in India by a Desi author rather than one of Euro or American background. The mystery kept me going up until close to the end.
That said, the setting was fascinating and it was good to read a novel set in India by a Desi author rather than one of Euro or American background. The mystery kept me going up until close to the end.
ellenplum's review
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
chippywatts's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.5
rmhollars's review
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
t4bi's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sumad's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
ljutavidra's review against another edition
2.0
Baš ništa posebno. :( Malo sam čak i razočarana. Previše ponavljanja, likovi nedorađeni... Mnjeh.
stonevixen's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
musubi_mumma's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.75