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A review by andrea_lachance
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A stunning debut that balances humor, patriarchy, caste systems, and the importance of female friendships.
I came into this book mostly blind. I’d picked it up about a year ago at my local library and was mildly intrigued, but never got around to reading it. This is my second go at having the book, and first go at reading it.
This book is best read with a basic understanding of the premise and an open mind.
Shroff’s debut is impressive. ‘Bandit Queens’ balances its dark humor amazingly well, I actually chuckled at a couple of incredibly dark jokes! Shroff’s book is also a love letter to female relationships, and female friendships. She writes such dynamic and flawed characters and I loved/hated them all.
Geeta is my girl! She’s sharp, funny, and such a powerhouse. She’s not perfect and that’s why I love her. She’s fucking funny as fuck idc what anyone says, put her on a stage with a mic.
I will say, I wasn’t prepared for how grapic the book would get with S.A. AND DV, so readers should be weary of that. The climax also left a bit to be desisted, the book rapped up pretty quickly. But honestly? I was really just vibing, reading about what Geeta and the girls were getting up to.
I keep reading books with alcoholics and SA. Coincidence? Idk. I’m trying not to read too much into it.
Female friendships for the win, and friends that slay together stick together!
I came into this book mostly blind. I’d picked it up about a year ago at my local library and was mildly intrigued, but never got around to reading it. This is my second go at having the book, and first go at reading it.
This book is best read with a basic understanding of the premise and an open mind.
Shroff’s debut is impressive. ‘Bandit Queens’ balances its dark humor amazingly well, I actually chuckled at a couple of incredibly dark jokes! Shroff’s book is also a love letter to female relationships, and female friendships. She writes such dynamic and flawed characters and I loved/hated them all.
Geeta is my girl! She’s sharp, funny, and such a powerhouse. She’s not perfect and that’s why I love her. She’s fucking funny as fuck idc what anyone says, put her on a stage with a mic.
I will say, I wasn’t prepared for how grapic the book would get with S.A. AND DV, so readers should be weary of that. The climax also left a bit to be desisted, the book rapped up pretty quickly. But honestly? I was really just vibing, reading about what Geeta and the girls were getting up to.
I keep reading books with alcoholics and SA. Coincidence? Idk. I’m trying not to read too much into it.
Female friendships for the win, and friends that slay together stick together!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Classism, and Gun violence
Moderate: Addiction and Animal cruelty