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A review by historic_chronicles
Savage Beasts by Rani Selvarajah
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"While men had their swords, a woman's weapon was her words. A woman needed to know how to speak and put her point across, even when they refused to listen."
Against the turbulent backdrop of 18th century Calcutta, war is brewing as the East India Company rises in power under the formidable leadership of Sir Peter Chilcott.
Meena, daughter of the Bengali Nawab, lives in a sheltered but abusive home and longs to escape. When she encounters James Chilcott, nephew of the enemy, who represents change and the potential of love, Meena finds herself growing increasingly entranced by his charm and must discover quickly what she is willing to sacrifice in the name of love.
Rani Selvarajah translates the captivating and brutal tale of Medea that has so much allured readers for centuries beautifully into the time period of the British Colonisation of India.
Rich, vivid and filled to the brim with descriptive storytelling, Savage Beasts does not shy away from the dark themes of the original tale through the exploration of historical events relevant to the time period such as oppression, racism and the impact of colonisation.
A fearless and powerful novel, Meena's development in love and the sensation of powerlessness is heart-rending and one that will be sympathised with by many modern readers.
Thank you to @onemorechapterhc and @netgalley for allowing me to read this hugely interesting book!
Against the turbulent backdrop of 18th century Calcutta, war is brewing as the East India Company rises in power under the formidable leadership of Sir Peter Chilcott.
Meena, daughter of the Bengali Nawab, lives in a sheltered but abusive home and longs to escape. When she encounters James Chilcott, nephew of the enemy, who represents change and the potential of love, Meena finds herself growing increasingly entranced by his charm and must discover quickly what she is willing to sacrifice in the name of love.
Rani Selvarajah translates the captivating and brutal tale of Medea that has so much allured readers for centuries beautifully into the time period of the British Colonisation of India.
Rich, vivid and filled to the brim with descriptive storytelling, Savage Beasts does not shy away from the dark themes of the original tale through the exploration of historical events relevant to the time period such as oppression, racism and the impact of colonisation.
A fearless and powerful novel, Meena's development in love and the sensation of powerlessness is heart-rending and one that will be sympathised with by many modern readers.
Thank you to @onemorechapterhc and @netgalley for allowing me to read this hugely interesting book!