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jadeallardice's review
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hannanx's review
5.0
This is a gritty, dark and intelligent commentary on the political systems, corruption and class divides in India. It illustrates the ugliness, poverty and struggle that the poor in India must endure, and I found it fascinating. Our protagonist was very complex and I felt like I really knew him. He wasn't likeable, but I think this added to the story - I don't think it would have had the same effect if he was portrayed as a hero (it would have taken away from the gritiness of the whole story in my opinion). I found the story itself really interesting too and did not want to put this down.
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