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kaisersozee's review against another edition
5.0
Great book!!
Learning about the people and the history of India makes it even better!!
Learning about the people and the history of India makes it even better!!
legohelmet's review
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
3.75
margaret21's review
4.0
An entertaining-with-a touch-of-dark detective story, featuring Inspector Chopra, ex-Mumbai police, now a private investigator, and his perhaps not entirely convincing side-kick, a young elephant. A prominent Parsee industrialist has been murdered, and long ago the case was dismissed by the police as a random killing. His daughter, not satisfied with this conclusion, calls in Chopra, who finds himself investigating a case plagued by corruption in influential quarters, the love of money, and guilty secrets. An atmospheric and gripping read.
bookeared's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
2.5
didactylos's review against another edition
4.0
Compelling, having visited India but not this part made it more real to me. Great characters and interactions.
lucyhoad's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
rebelbooksta's review against another edition
5.0
Took a leap of faith couple of years ago to read Vaseem khan's inspector Chopra and baby Ganesh agency series. Surely an unexpected discovery I made in the world of crime fiction books and indeed one of the best decisions I've made so far.
Vaseem khan is an intelligent writer, and a focused storyteller. He threads through the chaotic Mumbai throngs as he sets his case and it's premises.
He doesn't go in circles and that's what I adore most in his writing because each step to solving the crime is carefully layered. The plot and the justifications are well-thought-out.
Khan writes of the undercurrents of corruption, warped mentality, social class prejudices, political expediency, malleable justice always exploited by the wealthy and powerful, in India.
It's written prolifically and makes you reflect on the justice system. I've known my country's law follows India's constitutional criminal law and reading stories revolving it makes the read all the more intriguing.
Although retired, Chopra (the book character) is a thrill lover deep down, a good sort of stubbornness and the thirst to solve mysteries (his brain is such). I've enjoyed his character as many times it has resonated with me as a person.
Chopra leaves no stone unturned in his conviction to stop a committed criminal. As the plot thickens, the oh-so adorable Baby Ganesh pulls out an intelligent stunt in the nick of time. He's the ideal sidekick to Chopra because he's psychic intuition literally helps Chopra in finally kick-starting the little 'click' in his head. The deadly duo and their true animalistic instincts: experienced Chopra along with the intuitive elephy cannot be thwarted as they hunt down malicious criminals who certainly deserved to be punished with a lawful rigour.
Magnetic read and 5 smashing golden stars
Vaseem khan is an intelligent writer, and a focused storyteller. He threads through the chaotic Mumbai throngs as he sets his case and it's premises.
He doesn't go in circles and that's what I adore most in his writing because each step to solving the crime is carefully layered. The plot and the justifications are well-thought-out.
Khan writes of the undercurrents of corruption, warped mentality, social class prejudices, political expediency, malleable justice always exploited by the wealthy and powerful, in India.
It's written prolifically and makes you reflect on the justice system. I've known my country's law follows India's constitutional criminal law and reading stories revolving it makes the read all the more intriguing.
Although retired, Chopra (the book character) is a thrill lover deep down, a good sort of stubbornness and the thirst to solve mysteries (his brain is such). I've enjoyed his character as many times it has resonated with me as a person.
Chopra leaves no stone unturned in his conviction to stop a committed criminal. As the plot thickens, the oh-so adorable Baby Ganesh pulls out an intelligent stunt in the nick of time. He's the ideal sidekick to Chopra because he's psychic intuition literally helps Chopra in finally kick-starting the little 'click' in his head. The deadly duo and their true animalistic instincts: experienced Chopra along with the intuitive elephy cannot be thwarted as they hunt down malicious criminals who certainly deserved to be punished with a lawful rigour.
Magnetic read and 5 smashing golden stars
suscha's review
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
elusivesue's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5