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Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor

riri1107's review

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challenging dark tense fast-paced

5.0

anjalisudarsan's review

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3.0

This book was so engrossing and exciting, until the 5th half which totally ruined it for me! The tension was built up right from the start, keeping me excited and following each character even though the book was really long.
The reality of many Indian politicians and their shady businesses/goons was well done, unfortunately, their threat tactics and manipulation in rural areas works well, and they create monopolies in their businesses. Sunny Wadia is an interesting character, on one hand he's trying his best to break free from the viscous cycle of fear and death his father and uncle have create. Neda, his love interest was also fascinating - from an upper class, empathising with people from rural areas and being nice to Ajay (the 'help'), yet aspiring to party with people like Sunny.
Although this book was long, the perspectives of these three characters kept me super occupied - all until the last chapter when the writer veers off with abstract writing and vague scenes. It made no sense and killed the plot for me.

cschambliss2018's review

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challenging dark emotional 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? Yes

4.75

lucyebradley7's review

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challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

merri217's review

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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howardyou's review

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dark tense slow-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? Yes

4.0

hstultiens's review

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dark hopeful tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

kallmekirby's review

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3.0

After spending time in India, I find it impossible not to be drawn to books set there. This book made me want to weep and I found the characters to be sympathetic and compelling, but I was far too invested in two of the characters' stories and viewpoints and not Sunny's. I also felt a bit confused by the end - maybe I just need to re-read it, but the last few pages felt ambiguous at best. That being said, I'm still out here recommending it! 3.5/5

tillur_'s review

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Too heavy for me right now.. maybe I’ll pick it back up later 

alexandraevajohanna's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense fast-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

4.0