This was a tedious horrendously boring book that made me question my previous praise of Shantaram. A narcissistic monotone of philosophical wish wash.
I'm just glad it's over.
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A bit disappointing compared to Shantaram
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous mysterious
medium-paced

I loved going back to Lin’s Bombay. As gritty, soul searching and inspiring as the first book, of not quite as emotional. I did finally start to like Karla, though. At the end.
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No