Reviews tagging 'Religious bigotry'

The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey

2 reviews

rieviolet's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.0

I'm really liking each installment in this series. The book is a real page-turner; the writing style isn't astounding but it is perfectly functional and immensely readable.

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. 

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Content Warnings

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

kimveach's review

informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

I liked this book but felt it was slower than the first two mysteries in the series.  

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Murder