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stephsfeelinbookish's review
challenging
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
So when these other females in the village come to seek help to murder their husbands who are obviously HORRIBLE.
I love how the author used this book to explore so many topics in Indian society!
sponberry's review
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lols_cat's review
dark
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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
4.0
sofibali's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
hannahz's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
mvilela's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jcinf's review
dark
funny
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Loved this book. It felt different from other books I’ve read before.
I enjoyed the positive themes and appreciated the author’s approach on tackling the hard topics, too: women’s friendships, strength in numbers, domestic violence, class dynamics, etc.
I can see what some people were saying about the tonal shift being jarring, but I appreciated the mix of humor and seriousness. To me, it helped make a difficult topic way more bearable. I get so involved in the books I read that heavy subject matter can take a toll on me. So her use of humor to offset the violence and abuse was helpful for me.
Even characters I didn’t like originally, I came to really like in the end. I love what that happens because it makes them more dimensional.
Overall, my fav read of the year so far (March 2024).
I enjoyed the positive themes and appreciated the author’s approach on tackling the hard topics, too: women’s friendships, strength in numbers, domestic violence, class dynamics, etc.
I can see what some people were saying about the tonal shift being jarring, but I appreciated the mix of humor and seriousness. To me, it helped make a difficult topic way more bearable. I get so involved in the books I read that heavy subject matter can take a toll on me. So her use of humor to offset the violence and abuse was helpful for me.
Even characters I didn’t like originally, I came to really like in the end. I love what that happens because it makes them more dimensional.
Overall, my fav read of the year so far (March 2024).
astitchedspine's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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