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A review by shirin_mandi
Savage Beasts by Rani Selvarajah
3.0
6.5/10
First of all, It is important to mention that Savage Beasts is the first book by Rani Selvarajah, and I am happy to see it and wish her success...
but
there are butS...
Unfortunately, without the audio version, I would have dropped this one. While I won't offer criticism, the retelling of Medea set in 18th-century India during England's attacks didn't quite capture my interest.
I have said before for a few other books, I don't enjoy a feminist retelling that the magic and gods are removed from it, it is not a myth anymore. I want magic elements and mythical characters!
As someone with this point of view, I found the plot's aspects unbelievable. It's hard for me to follow and sympathize with Meena, an abused daughter who seeks happiness from James, an Englishman stranger, and turns back to her family, flees Calcutta and... well, we know the tale of an unfaithful husband, unhappy life and madness.
The characters were unlikable, and the conversations were odd. Although there are some strong points, but were not bold enough. The only notable aspect is Aunt's big cat and the knowledge of poisons that weren't exceeded.
I may recommend this one to general fiction readers, historical fiction or multicultural readers, wasn't much mythological!
Thanks to HarperCollins UK Audio via NetGalley for giving me a chance to listen to Savage Beasts by Rani Selvarajah and Narrated by Shazia Nicholls. I have given my honest review.
First of all, It is important to mention that Savage Beasts is the first book by Rani Selvarajah, and I am happy to see it and wish her success...
but
there are butS...
Unfortunately, without the audio version, I would have dropped this one. While I won't offer criticism, the retelling of Medea set in 18th-century India during England's attacks didn't quite capture my interest.
I have said before for a few other books, I don't enjoy a feminist retelling that the magic and gods are removed from it, it is not a myth anymore. I want magic elements and mythical characters!
As someone with this point of view, I found the plot's aspects unbelievable. It's hard for me to follow and sympathize with Meena, an abused daughter who seeks happiness from James, an Englishman stranger, and turns back to her family, flees Calcutta and... well, we know the tale of an unfaithful husband, unhappy life and madness.
The characters were unlikable, and the conversations were odd. Although there are some strong points, but were not bold enough. The only notable aspect is Aunt's big cat and the knowledge of poisons that weren't exceeded.
I may recommend this one to general fiction readers, historical fiction or multicultural readers, wasn't much mythological!
Thanks to HarperCollins UK Audio via NetGalley for giving me a chance to listen to Savage Beasts by Rani Selvarajah and Narrated by Shazia Nicholls. I have given my honest review.