A review by ekmsmith
A House For Mr Biswas by Ian Buruma, V.S. Naipaul

reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

The author's deep misanthropy is evident in this book, which makes it hard to get through at times, but the writing has merit.