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A review by rieviolet
Il principe di Bombay by Sujata Massey
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.0
I'm really liking each installment in this series. The book is a real page-turner; the writing style isn't astounding but it is perfectly functional and immensely readable.
I appreciated the rich historical and cultural elements that recreated the setting of 1920s Bombay. Like the previous books in the series, there is also an interesting exploration of themes such as colonialism, sexism, and religious differences.
I've grown fond of the main character Perveen, so I enjoyed following her story, how she started making a name for herself professionally, as well as taking steps in her private life. I'm very keen to keep reading her adventures.
I appreciated the rich historical and cultural elements that recreated the setting of 1920s Bombay. Like the previous books in the series, there is also an interesting exploration of themes such as colonialism, sexism, and religious differences.
I've grown fond of the main character Perveen, so I enjoyed following her story, how she started making a name for herself professionally, as well as taking steps in her private life. I'm very keen to keep reading her adventures.
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Violence, and Colonisation
Moderate: Racism, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Minor: Ableism, Child death, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail