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A review by knkoch
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was rewarding, and the characters were well developed. It was a hard read, but sheds light on lives often ignored. All the children get a voice, a spotlight, and attention. The author seems to have spent time in communities like the one, and it feels rich and authentic.
Moderate: Child death