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A review by kalyaniwarrier
Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Pros: the plot and character development is wonderful. The message of unity and oneness among India and Pakistan is the core theme of the novel. The characters of the novel go through multiple tribulations to be better versions of themselves.
As it is a work of post-modern literature, it can be interpreted anyway. There are vague dialogues and scenes that are personal that could be applied to many circumstances.
Cons: it could have been down by 150-200 pages. I understand it is post-modernist, but it feels too prolonged. The stream of consciousness is a core basis of this novel, which makes it difficult to understand plots at times.
As it is a work of post-modern literature, it can be interpreted anyway. There are vague dialogues and scenes that are personal that could be applied to many circumstances.
Cons: it could have been down by 150-200 pages. I understand it is post-modernist, but it feels too prolonged. The stream of consciousness is a core basis of this novel, which makes it difficult to understand plots at times.