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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.5✨
I felt like I've been hate-reading this series but it paid off in this last instalment.
'Death of a Lesser God' fulfills the promise of the potential of the series that started in 'Murder at Malabar House'. Khan's decision to include other perspectives definitely helped this book, flushing out other characters well, and Persis really grew as a character in this instalment.
The mystery was well done, and as per usual Khan's real strength is intertwining the mystery with its setting, both in period and in place.
I still have some gripes with the writing- but in fairness I suspect that has as much to do with editing as with the actual writing, for example the typo of 'boiling' instead of 'broiling'.
That being said I'm certainly looking forward to the next book in the series now.
I felt like I've been hate-reading this series but it paid off in this last instalment.
'Death of a Lesser God' fulfills the promise of the potential of the series that started in 'Murder at Malabar House'. Khan's decision to include other perspectives definitely helped this book, flushing out other characters well, and Persis really grew as a character in this instalment.
The mystery was well done, and as per usual Khan's real strength is intertwining the mystery with its setting, both in period and in place.
I still have some gripes with the writing- but in fairness I suspect that has as much to do with editing as with the actual writing, for example the typo of 'boiling' instead of 'broiling'.
That being said I'm certainly looking forward to the next book in the series now.
4.5 Damn. All I will say is the Mr. Khan had me so frustrated by the final chapters that I had to think hard. Was it due to a flaw of the book or just pure genius in building the suspense? I suspect the latter.
A bit too on convoluted with plot and characters and the escape sequence was hilariously improbable!
The book offers a compelling glimpse into the backdrop of post-independence India. The author skilfully weaves a complex tapestry of historical events, political intrigue, and personal drama. While the novel's pacing can be uneven and the plot occasionally convoluted, the rich atmosphere of Calcutta in the 1950s is undeniably captivating.
The prose, though sometimes overly descriptive, effectively evokes the sensory details of the era. The investigation into the murder of a prominent lawyer presents an intriguing mystery, even if the resolution feels somewhat rushed. Persis Wadia, the determined police inspector, is a strong, if somewhat one-dimensional, central character.
Overall, Death of a Lesser God is an enjoyable read for fans of historical crime fiction, offering a fascinating exploration of a pivotal period in Indian history. It is a worthwhile addition to the Malabar House series.
The prose, though sometimes overly descriptive, effectively evokes the sensory details of the era. The investigation into the murder of a prominent lawyer presents an intriguing mystery, even if the resolution feels somewhat rushed. Persis Wadia, the determined police inspector, is a strong, if somewhat one-dimensional, central character.
Overall, Death of a Lesser God is an enjoyable read for fans of historical crime fiction, offering a fascinating exploration of a pivotal period in Indian history. It is a worthwhile addition to the Malabar House series.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Enjoyable story set in 1950s India. A tad far fetched at times.
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m a bit late to the party for this excellent historical crime series. This is the fourth book in the Malabar series which features Persis, India’s first female inspector based in Bombay. Persis investigates the murder of a prominent lawyer Fareed Mazumdar. James Whitby has been found guilty and sentenced to death but Whitby claims he is innocent. Persis is determined to get to the truth although trying to prove a white man innocent in 1950s India does t make her very popular.
An utterly absorbing thriller, well plotted with plenty of historical facts on life in post colonial India. Highly recommended and time for me to catch up with the other novels in the series.
An utterly absorbing thriller, well plotted with plenty of historical facts on life in post colonial India. Highly recommended and time for me to catch up with the other novels in the series.