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rieviolet's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
I appreciated the rich historical and cultural elements that recreated the setting of 1920s Bombay. Like the previous books in the series, there is also an interesting exploration of themes such as colonialism, sexism, and religious differences.
I've grown fond of the main character Perveen, so I enjoyed following her story, how she started making a name for herself professionally, as well as taking steps in her private life. I'm very keen to keep reading her adventures.
Graphic: Death, Colonisation, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Police brutality, Murder, Suicide attempt, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Child death, Ableism, Pregnancy, Blood, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, Vomit, Racial slurs, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, and Sexual assault
bessadams's review
- 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
Graphic: Physical abuse, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Gun violence, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Blood and Police brutality
skudiklier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Murder, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, and Police brutality
bel017's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Murder and Xenophobia
iamsammie27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Violence, Death, Murder, Child death, and Grief
mandkips's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Murder and Physical abuse
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Death
Minor: Sexual assault
dukhtar's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
That is the one thing that takes away from what is otherwise a very painstakingly researched, a-treat-to-read 1920s Bombay.
Moderate: Death, Grief, Sexism, and Suicide attempt