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jacobthesloth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tash95's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ppppaula's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
I had such high hopes for this one but am so disappointed. Overly long with thoroughly unlikeable characters. I enjoyed the beginning with Ajay’s story but it went downhill from there. Dark and depressing.
Graphic: Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Addiction, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, Alcohol, Violence, Rape, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Abortion
jtyler's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
larry_yonce's review against another edition
4.0
Oft-told tale elevated by vivid characters.
A story filled with ruthless ambition, violence, corruption, empire building, backstabbing and family drama -- the title kinda says it all! The prose is simple, direct, effective. The mood is decidedly depressing yet the events are compelling and the timeline and points-of-view well thought out and presented.
A story filled with ruthless ambition, violence, corruption, empire building, backstabbing and family drama -- the title kinda says it all! The prose is simple, direct, effective. The mood is decidedly depressing yet the events are compelling and the timeline and points-of-view well thought out and presented.
bookstagirl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
aliciagw's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
An enjoyable and entertaining read.
A family saga/crime thriller about a family in India, the Wadia family. It is told from several different characters points of view.
I enjoyed the first perspective the most- from the character of Ajay who is one of the family's servants. He really had the most compelling storyline for me. After Ajay's story, I didn't enjoy the others quite as much, but overall I found the book to be exciting.
A family saga/crime thriller about a family in India, the Wadia family. It is told from several different characters points of view.
I enjoyed the first perspective the most- from the character of Ajay who is one of the family's servants. He really had the most compelling storyline for me. After Ajay's story, I didn't enjoy the others quite as much, but overall I found the book to be exciting.
lorenroth22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tomstbr's review against another edition
5.0
HOLY HECK I loved this. What a ride! I mean, geez the way the climax got built up is just next level. Lives up to the hype for sure. An Indian Don Winslow. Can't wait for the sequel.