A review by questionablereads
The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi

challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

This was a unique slow burn horror story, that almost read like a memoir and didn’t have a real “scare” to it. You meet Anisa, a linguist who discovered a well kept secret about a place where you can learn languages, but it comes with a sinister price. I enjoyed the mentions of Pakistan culture, generational differences within the culture, commentary on the importance of female friendships, and if you’re hungry, the descriptions of food in this book with make you hungrier. But I did not enjoy the slow progression of everything. 
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