Reviews

A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee

ashak's review against another edition

4.0

A great crime story, an insight into British Raj.
Entertaining and educating in equal measures.

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https://onerightword.blogspot.com/2018/06/a-rising-man-abir-mukherjee.html

nicoladarlington's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

nickhopkins329's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

4.5

amyheap's review against another edition

4.0

It’s 1919, and Sam Wyndham comes from Scotland Yard to Calcutta for a fresh start after the Great War. He is immediately plunged into a murder investigation that immerses him in the Raj’s political, social and environmental climate. Fascinating historical detail, endearing characters, and a satisfying mystery. I will be back for more of Sam and Surrender-not.

genauds's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

2.5

margaret3216's review against another edition

4.0

Perfect diversion for staying at home during a pandemic!

patlanders's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious reflective fast-paced

5.0

glockers's review against another edition

4.0

Very readable police procedural enmeshed with political intrigue set in pre-separation India.

lammeyb's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

amazonanne's review against another edition

4.0

Really lovely book about a policeman (former Scotland Yard) who goes to India in 1919. He lives in Calcutta and is immediately thrown into a high-profile murder case.

Lots of great background on life in India under the British rule. Interesting characters. The case of who done it? is NOT easy to figure out. Great mystery in a different setting. I thoroughly enjoyed it.