A review by diquinn
The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad

challenging tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

This had so much potential to be a great book, however it relied so heavily on the reader having a working knowledge of both Islam and Indian culture that it became hard to follow.