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neenor's review against another edition
4.0
Belonging is a novel that is quietly wonderful. I didn’t have big expectations to begin with, but it’s brilliance slowly crept up on me until I realised that I couldn’t put it down. I don’t want to say too much as I think the blurb says enough - but just read it. Read it. It’s utterly brilliant.
shroff_sanjana's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, Colonisation, and War
mcomer's review against another edition
5.0
This family saga is a heartbreaking and horrifying look at the consequences of British colonialism in India. It focuses on one Anglo-Indian family, but I learned a lot about different events in Indian history from reading it. Focusing on the colonizers in this book makes sense because it shows how systems of domination and repression harm everyone, and how these harms are compounded over generations of secrecy, violence, and prejudice. The three different characters use three different 'modes' of narration - letters, a diary, first-person narration - but it doesn't seem gimmicky. Highly recommend for a unique look at a crucial dynamic in world history.
kristinmb's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
aishathebibliophile's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
soupy_twist's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
meganmalaga's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
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
4.0
booktimewithelvis's review against another edition
5.0
What a super book! It beautifully written albeit sad story but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope the author will write more. Highly recommended.
oumeima_intobooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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