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A review by illiteratebookclub
The Black Dwarves of the Good Little Bay by Varun Thomas Mathew
informative
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.0
The book follows the formation of the city of Bombadrome out of the ruins of Bombay. It is a nonlinear narrative that alternates between the past and the present - it is written as if it were a historical document chronicling the essence of the city and the powers that govern it.
The main character - Godse -is an IAS officer who knows the intricate details and designs of the city and the price that was paid to make it into Bombadrome - a city that eliminates diversity in order to be inclusive. Technology allows for reality to be altered to the point that people perceive everything as similar to them.
The narration follows the life of Godse that intersects with the life of countless other people and how in the end they are all part of a grand scheme of Bombadrome and it's history.
The main character - Godse -is an IAS officer who knows the intricate details and designs of the city and the price that was paid to make it into Bombadrome - a city that eliminates diversity in order to be inclusive. Technology allows for reality to be altered to the point that people perceive everything as similar to them.
The narration follows the life of Godse that intersects with the life of countless other people and how in the end they are all part of a grand scheme of Bombadrome and it's history.