Reviews

The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood Star by Vaseem Khan

frogggirl2's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This was cute, but neither of the mysteries were particularly well done or especially compelling.  I never like when a main character in a mystery/thriller gets accused of a crime they didn't commit.  

kaisersozee's review

5.0

A great read with an ending I did not see coming - keep up the good work!!

story_hparg's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-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? No

4.75

jonathanrobert's review

emotional funny 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? No

3.0

carol16's review

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

It's cute - I personally liked the mystery of the transgender folks more than the Bollywood mystery but I still enjoyed it! I thought the plotting was much better than the last one. 

soniapage's review against another edition

5.0

I love that little elephant more with each book. The author is wise enough not to make this silly by having Ganesh solve the crimes for Chopra, he just seems to be at the right place at the right time and his natural curiosity somehow turns up clues from time to time.

agrima1304's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

ammbooks's review

4.0

It's hard not to fall in love with Ganesha. I love that even the supporting roles (Rangwalla) have their own journeys. Looking forward to more adventures with the Baby Ganesh Agency

sawowza's review

lighthearted 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

4.0

kate66's review

5.0

Seriously, what's not to love about this series of books. My only criticism (and it's a tiny one at that because you don't want the story to be totally implausible) is that there's not enough Baby Ganesha. I'm actually dreading finishing the series because it's a joy to read. The plots aren't so simple you can work them out within the first chapter nor are they so ridiculously difficult that you don't believe them. Vaseem Khan has created wonderful characters, great plots and a stunning backdrop in Mumbai. I look forward to number 4.