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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
enjoyed the weaving of narratives, but I wish there was a more detailed depiction of the Muslim experience in Jaipur
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
The sequel to The Henna Artist, but it felt more like a constant reminder of everything that happened in The Henna Artist. At first, I appreciated the recaps because it’s been almost two years since I’ve read it - so the details were a bit foggy - but if we’re 200 pages or more into the story, the time for recapping has to be finished. It felt like certain elements were recapped multiple times throughout when one time would’ve sufficed.
Probably the last 100 or so pages were the strongest and felt more action driven. I could’ve done without the love story between Malik and Nimmi. (Honestly, I could’ve done without Nimmi in general, which other reviewers have also expressed).
When the story was more focused on Malik, his work, his relationship with Lakshmi, and their dedication to uncovering the truth and protecting an innocent man - that’s when I was locked in.
Probably the last 100 or so pages were the strongest and felt more action driven. I could’ve done without the love story between Malik and Nimmi. (Honestly, I could’ve done without Nimmi in general, which other reviewers have also expressed).
When the story was more focused on Malik, his work, his relationship with Lakshmi, and their dedication to uncovering the truth and protecting an innocent man - that’s when I was locked in.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
Like The Henna Artist, I listened to this on Audible. I would highly recommend listening to it. It made the phrases - in Hindi, I believe - easier to understand in context. And hearing them spoken correctly was so much more beautiful than what I would have said in my head.
