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A review by mcfade28
The Good Children by Roopa Farooki
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think I've now read every novel Roopa Farooki has written, aside from those aimed at children. I've always enjoyed her slice of life writing style, normally covering multi-generational Pakistani families, often set in the UK.
This is not my favourite of her novels, but I did find it compelling throughout. This one is based around 4 siblings over a 70 year period, chronically their lives in Lahore, and then their lives abroad. Their abusive mother is the unique factor in this novel, who manages to haunt all of the siblings long after they move away.
The characters were realistic, but some were not likeable. I wanted to give the oldest brother, Sully, a shake in particular, and it feels like we spend the most time with him.
It took me a long time to get through this- almost 2 weeks- but I did enjoy it overall. 3.5 stars for this one and I'd happily read anything else the author puts out, still a big fan of hers!
This is not my favourite of her novels, but I did find it compelling throughout. This one is based around 4 siblings over a 70 year period, chronically their lives in Lahore, and then their lives abroad. Their abusive mother is the unique factor in this novel, who manages to haunt all of the siblings long after they move away.
The characters were realistic, but some were not likeable. I wanted to give the oldest brother, Sully, a shake in particular, and it feels like we spend the most time with him.
It took me a long time to get through this- almost 2 weeks- but I did enjoy it overall. 3.5 stars for this one and I'd happily read anything else the author puts out, still a big fan of hers!