Reviews

The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey

joghansah's review

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective 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

4.5

jacquettareads's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

3.75

journeyingjo's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense 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

5.0

bookwoman1967's review

3.0

I have mixed feelings about this book. First, I was happy to receive it as a Goodreads Giveaway, yay Goodreads! And there were things I really enjoyed about it. But there were some substandard aspects too, so it squeaks into a 3.0 stars for me.

After much analysis I think the thing I liked least was actually the main character. Perveen, after all is said and done, ruminates on things, visits people, mulls things over, interviews people (frequently the same ones), and speculates some more. Finally she seems almost to stumble over the culprit.

I enjoyed the setting of historical Bombay and the incorporation of documented events into the plot. This was a strength of the book, although minor spoiler

Spoiler

the title reference to Edward VIII is somewhat misleading as he had nothing really to do with the mystery

. The author captured the atmosphere of the time and place well and this could have been two different books, both shorter and more focused.

Aside: I found it a bit frustrating that Perveen's and her family's approaches to the political situation were just as wishy-washy as her approach to solving the mystery.

Recommended for those who like a strong historical setting and are in the mood for a leisurely read.

wanderingbookwormsf's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.5

paolapom's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

lindsaypluger's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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? No

3.5

haygowans's review

adventurous inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

rkanzesq's review

medium-paced

5.0

bailey1214's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I love these books because of the look into what life was like in India at this time and all the different cultures and how they interact with each other. I really connect with Perveen and her sense of duty. A good mystery wrapped up in a great historical fiction.