A review by fazila
A Burning by Megha Majumdar

A Burning by Megha Majumdar tells the story of three characters and their yearning for improved status in life, finding themselves connected by a horrific event that will leave a lasting impression. The story is told in three POVs that take us through their lives and showcase how interconnected their stories are as the story progresses. While the premise sounded promising and the synopsis offered a gritty look at the current political climate in India, the writing of the story fell flat for me. I couldn't get into the book despite trying several times. I know I am in the minority, and I wish I could appreciate the story as I hoped. I managed to get to 40 % of the story but eventually had to stop because the writing style was just not for me. The POVs and the storytelling would have been more effective for me if the style was different. I am just disappointed that I couldn't get through it. I have DNFed it, and I don't think I will be picking it up.