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adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
4.25
This book was wonderfully written, captivating, and original. It was cleverly planned out and each chapter was jam packed with so much detail, it felt as if I was reading 13 novellas instead of one larger novel. The chapter lengths are perfect too! If you’re not a fast reader, or find it difficult to remember what happens in a novel, I’d recommend this book. I took a month break while reading it, but since I’d stopped between chapters it felt very easy getting back into things! Very well structured !!
I loved the ending; it was a happy, hopeful moment in spite of the trials and tribulations of Ram’s life. There was even a moment my jaw dropped in shock!
I will warn, however, that Ram has lived a brutal life. There are no pulled punches when describing Ram’s tumultuous life. I was also surprised by the homophobia and general xenophobic actions from characters through the book. My surprise may come from the cultural differences I have, but it was a shock.
I haven’t seen the movie (Dev Patel i LOVE you), but I have heard it’s quite different and more heartwarming than this is.
I loved the ending; it was a happy, hopeful moment in spite of the trials and tribulations of Ram’s life. There was even a moment my jaw dropped in shock!
I will warn, however, that Ram has lived a brutal life. There are no pulled punches when describing Ram’s tumultuous life. I was also surprised by the homophobia and general xenophobic actions from characters through the book. My surprise may come from the cultural differences I have, but it was a shock.
I haven’t seen the movie (Dev Patel i LOVE you), but I have heard it’s quite different and more heartwarming than this is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Suicide
Moderate: Homophobia and Xenophobia
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