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bookpossum's review against another edition
2.0
More enjoyable than the last one of Godden's books that I read (Pippa Passes) but not up to the standard I remember of her earlier books. However, I read them a long time ago and perhaps I wouldn't enjoy them so well now.
Pretty implausible plot, but hey, it was a quick read!
Pretty implausible plot, but hey, it was a quick read!
crochetparrot's review
3.0
I liked it, but it really felt like a shell of a book - a plan that never got finished. It could have been three times longer without any change to the plot and I would’ve enjoyed it more. The characters and story felt kind of caricature-ish, very single faceted and not cared about. Why, for instance, were the earrings Michael bought described in such detail and later exclaimed over by other characters, and then we never even find out if the recipient liked them or even got them? It just felt a bit sloppy. It would have been a wonderful book if it were up to scratch Rumer Godden writing.
kateea7536's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Beautiful book with such a vivid setting and description of Indian life and culture. I really enjoyed the story and the detective element as I love detective books, and it was great to read that format woven into a different cultural setting. The ending was quite abrupt but a fantastic plot twist.
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