A review by emlilley
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

challenging dark funny hopeful 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

This book is a really interesting window into the cultural layers of a small town in India, and the ongoing struggles around caste and progress, as well as the lives of women in a society that can kind of put them against each other, but what beautiful solidarity and strength happen when they chart their own path. There are some dark and hard elements to this story but also humor and hope too, and it’s an engaging tale of Justice. At times the story dragged a bit or seemed disjointed, or it would have received an even higher score.
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