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candacesiegle_greedyreader's review against another edition
5.0
How great is it when a novel lives up to its hype? I was so excited about this book and was thrilled to get a review copy via Netgalley, that it would be hard to not have some little sense of let down. But there is none.
Completely engaging from page one, the "Widows" tells an old story that is completely new. The variety of customs and beliefs in Bombay during the early 1920s is remarkable, as is everyone's ability to maneuver one thing or another. Sujata Massey makes no attempt to judge or modernize anything in the story--the customs are what they are. The story has depth and surprises, and Massey's new character, Perveen Mistry, is appealing and believable.
More good news--"The Widows of Malabar Hill" comes out on Tuesday. Grab a copy and enjoy!
Completely engaging from page one, the "Widows" tells an old story that is completely new. The variety of customs and beliefs in Bombay during the early 1920s is remarkable, as is everyone's ability to maneuver one thing or another. Sujata Massey makes no attempt to judge or modernize anything in the story--the customs are what they are. The story has depth and surprises, and Massey's new character, Perveen Mistry, is appealing and believable.
More good news--"The Widows of Malabar Hill" comes out on Tuesday. Grab a copy and enjoy!
roomal's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.75
catric's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
thebookishbroccolini's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
elfie014's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
kiminindy's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good. Held my interest. I really love historical fiction because it gives me insight into the culture and this one was good with the "back and forth" timeline to set up for the rest of the series. I'll read the next one and then be the judge as to whether I want to continue with the entire series.
rachelreads15's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.0
mbucalo's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0