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samantha_shain 's review for:
The Inheritance of Loss
by Kiran Desai
Some paragraphs had writing that absolutely sparkled, however, overall I found the book lacking emotional depth. In some ways (albeit with significant geographic and political differences), the book tried to do what The God of Small Things eventually did, but it fell flat for me. The love story between the two protagonists felt forced (given that they were the only two like-aged characters in the book). It seemed like things "happen" to characters (Gyan joined a protest as he was just walking by) rather than thoughtful choice making. However, the sections with Biju's restaurants were marvelous. I would read a sequel that focused more on Biju!