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A review by okiecozyreader
The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I love the question at the end of the book in the author’s note, “When faced with the impossible choice, what would you choose to protect: your conscience or your family?”
This is a book about family. Told in alternating povs between the daughter in law Zoe (a social media darling), and the daughter Myra (who is renovating a private island), this uber-wealthy Indian family comes together on the island to celebrate the parents’ anniversary (and to hear what the succession plan is for their company). Of course, all 3 of their children are hopeful for the largest cut of the estate to solve their problems - and they all have problems and secrets.
Pretty much everyone is unlikeable - but it is a fun case of rich people behaving badly and the twists at the end surprised me in the way they were told. I still have a couple questions about people that I wish were answered, but it kept me turning pages.
“Or maybe it's because I know that no matter how lively our gatherings and how heartfelt our claims about family and loyalty, when it comes down to it, we all have our own agendas.
And when push comes to shove, none of us will hesitate to take what we believe is ours.” P38
This is a book about family. Told in alternating povs between the daughter in law Zoe (a social media darling), and the daughter Myra (who is renovating a private island), this uber-wealthy Indian family comes together on the island to celebrate the parents’ anniversary (and to hear what the succession plan is for their company). Of course, all 3 of their children are hopeful for the largest cut of the estate to solve their problems - and they all have problems and secrets.
Pretty much everyone is unlikeable - but it is a fun case of rich people behaving badly and the twists at the end surprised me in the way they were told. I still have a couple questions about people that I wish were answered, but it kept me turning pages.
“Or maybe it's because I know that no matter how lively our gatherings and how heartfelt our claims about family and loyalty, when it comes down to it, we all have our own agendas.
And when push comes to shove, none of us will hesitate to take what we believe is ours.” P38
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Miscarriage, and Fire/Fire injury