A review by nicoleisalwaysreading
A Burning by Megha Majumdar

adventurous emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

Such a fast-paced read with an intense plot and captivating characters (Lovely was everything). The shifting of perspectives felt fresh and rewarding. The ending is something that will stick with me for a while.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Violence

Moderate: Islamophobia, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Police brutality, and Xenophobia

Minor: Death

I wanted the ending to be hopeful, but as I got closer and closer to the end, I felt it couldn't be, and I was right. I really felt like Jivan had to die for the themes of injustice and political manipulation to really ring true.