Reviews

Now You See Us by Balli Kaur Jaswal

laura_vdk's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

preciousbodle's review against another edition

challenging dark funny hopeful mysterious sad slow-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? Yes

5.0

jamesjoyc's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

ewwa333's review against another edition

adventurous informative slow-paced

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

3.5

ktppp's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective 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? Yes

4.25

Sheds light and depth on the complexity of being a domestic helper in Singapore; also enjoyed the folding in of peripheral themes/ social issues. A fast and engaging read but the interweaving of the protagonists’ plots can make it feel a bit disjointed at times. Also wished the book could have leaned into the mystery element a bit more - enjoyed those bits greatly and that was set up as the main premise in the blurb

rmarcin's review against another edition

3.0

This novel examines the treatment that Filipino women are subjected to when they are sent to be domestic servants in Singapore. The "mothers", or the employers, are often cruel to the workers. One day, one of the employers is found dead, and a Filipino maid is accused of the murder. However, another Filipino maid claims to have seen her on the day in question, and says there is no way that she could have committed the murder in the timeframe stated. So, Cora, Donita, and Angel band together to try and solve the mystery of the murder and free Flor. 
This novel also explores sexuality, gender identity, and class differences. 
It was interesting, but not a favorite. 

_thelittleredrobin_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

mkiana211's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

jmcampbell57's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad 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? No

4.5

jjohnsonblalock's review

challenging reflective sad 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

4.5