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anushareflects's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A fast and gripping murder mystery investigated by Perveen Mistry, first female solicitor of Bombay in 1920s India (based on the real first two female lawyer/solicitor(s) of India - Cornelia Sorabji and Mithan Tata Lam). Rich in highlighting Parsi and Muslim cultures, and the history of Bombay, the story is fast-paced, with careful attention to detail. Although I wasn’t particularly astonished by the ending, I definitely enjoyed reading all 400 odd pages of the book. Also, there’s a few plot holes which is a tad annoying but overall, pretty readable.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, and Domestic abuse
heather667's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
Graphic: Confinement, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Incest, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, Violence, Death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Grief
Minor: Lesbophobia, Rape, Suicide, and Homophobia
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