A review by rebeccadiop
A House for Mr Biswas by V.S. Naipaul

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

3.25

I could appreciate A House for Mr. Biswas as an exceptional literary work if it weren't so misogynistic. It deserves more stars but I just couldn't get there—even with generous allowances for time/place/culture/context.
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