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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
slow-paced
READ CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS.
I forced myself to finish this, but I don't think I should've. I also had to read this with the audiobook because I would've DNF'd if I read it without. It's not for me and I don't get the praise for it. It could've been shorter, and it still would've kept the essence of the story. I disliked most of the characters and they weren't interesting enough for me to be really invested. Like there were parts that were interesting, but not interesting enough for me to enjoy the book as a whole or to have been worth reading the whole thing. I liked the idea of the book and I liked the setting though.
I will not be checking out more from this author if she writes future books like this.
I forced myself to finish this, but I don't think I should've. I also had to read this with the audiobook because I would've DNF'd if I read it without. It's not for me and I don't get the praise for it. It could've been shorter, and it still would've kept the essence of the story. I disliked most of the characters and they weren't interesting enough for me to be really invested. Like there were parts that were interesting, but not interesting enough for me to enjoy the book as a whole or to have been worth reading the whole thing. I liked the idea of the book and I liked the setting though.
I will not be checking out more from this author if she writes future books like this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this one because of the strong critical reviews. Kapoor writes about a family steeped in drama and crime set in India. The first 100 pages or so are a masterpiece, but from there it drops quickly into extreme violence and boredom.
This was surprisingly fun. Though, I didn’t know it wasn’t a stand alone, which might have influenced if I’d read it or not. It’s incredibly sprawling and changes perspectives multiple times. From Ajay at a young age, to those he encounters along the way. After making a decision with wild ramifications, he gets embroiled with a rich, corrupt mafia-esk baron’s son, spiralling his life into chaos, death, and a destructive cycle that defines the age, as well as the country and city he entrenches himself in.
It is gripping and tense throughout, but ebbs slightly when specific events being entangled. Three character perspectives continually go over the same time period, making some of the information redundant. Sometimes the perspective can be interesting. But a lot of the time it can be inferred and the section truncated.
Some of those sections do elucidate how the age progresses and why some events occur. Though, I think some of my favourite developments and choices have no clear through line. Destruction of the self comes stems from many things in this novel, but sometimes things just “happen”, and that makes it feel more organic and interesting. Such as a completely random story from a random character that is wildly gripping and sets up questions for whatever comes next.
It is gripping and tense throughout, but ebbs slightly when specific events being entangled. Three character perspectives continually go over the same time period, making some of the information redundant. Sometimes the perspective can be interesting. But a lot of the time it can be inferred and the section truncated.
Some of those sections do elucidate how the age progresses and why some events occur. Though, I think some of my favourite developments and choices have no clear through line. Destruction of the self comes stems from many things in this novel, but sometimes things just “happen”, and that makes it feel more organic and interesting. Such as a completely random story from a random character that is wildly gripping and sets up questions for whatever comes next.
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
adventurous
dark
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book really surprised me! I picked it up to finish a “Read around the world” challenge and ended up completely engrossed in the world of the Wadias. The entire story is woven together so carefully, from many different points in time and perspectives, which I found beautifully written though confusing at times. There are some really horrible, violent, and dark scenes. The characters are very complex. Some try to evolve, some only make more appalling decisions over time. I would have liked to see more resolution but I also appreciate a realistic story where people get trapped in their decisions without an easy (or even hard) way out.
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
En spännande historia om klasskillnaden i Indien. Om de fattigaste fattiga och de rikaste rika. Blir man verkligen lycklig om man är rik?
Slow at the beginning, but becomes very suspenseful. A dramatic mobster story handling heavy material. Interestingly told from several perspectives.