A review by anushareflects
A Murder on Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey

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

3.5

A fast and gripping murder mystery investigated by Perveen Mistry, first female solicitor of Bombay in 1920s India (based on the real first two female lawyer/solicitor(s) of India - Cornelia Sorabji and Mithan Tata Lam). Rich in highlighting Parsi and Muslim cultures, and the history of Bombay, the story is fast-paced, with careful attention to detail. Although I wasn’t particularly astonished by the ending, I definitely enjoyed reading all 400 odd pages of the book. Also, there’s a few plot holes which is a tad annoying but overall, pretty readable.
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