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bri_14's review against another edition
5.0
I think it said A LOT about herd mentality esp among men. The amount of ppl that witnessed or participated in the violence was ridiculous. Only to wanna cower down years later and be sympathetic. The damage was done! And for Meena’s village to be ruled by Rupal was ridiculous. No one man should have all that pull over people. The fact that he said he had a phone with a direct line to God should have made these people wake up! He was taking advantage of their culture so bad.
Despite the terribleness, the tender moments of Meena/Abdul and Smita/Mohan were so so good. Both really encapsulated the point of this book to me. In spite of the darkness their home brought there was a spark of light. In a twisted way Meena
It wasn’t a main focus but it does bring up a good point of when involvement teeters past education and dips towards trauma porn. These are real people not a story that’ll get you front page headlines and awards.
Graphic: Torture, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Islamophobia, and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent
akia_nanashi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Emotional abuse, Torture, Death, and Racism
avajane02's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Classism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Fire/Fire injury, Ableism, Misogyny, Hate crime, Grief, Violence, and Islamophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Police brutality, and Sexual assault
wwsimon93's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Torture, Emotional abuse, Islamophobia, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Violence, Classism, Death, Misogyny, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Sexism, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, and Rape
Moderate: Death of parent
muse692's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny and Islamophobia
Moderate: Racism, Medical content, Death of parent, Child abuse, Violence, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
leortal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Violence, Xenophobia, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Murder, Islamophobia, Hate crime, Death of parent, Classism, and Death
gold_star_reader's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Islamophobia, Physical abuse, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault
lyndsay_bibliophile's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
The book excelled in its raw representation of the struggle for justice, forcing me to confront uncomfortable truths about societal blind spots.
However, Smita's character left me conflicted. While Umrigar captures her initial journalistic detachment really well, Smita's lack of empathy at times felt jarring. I wished for a deeper connection to her.
On a personal note, Mohan's urge to defend India resonated deeply. It made me reflect on how we often apologize or justify aspects of our own cultures or the actions of others due to a misplaced sense of responsibility.
However, some crucial details of the story sometimes felt neglected and exploring them would have added depth to the narrative. Similarly, the abrupt shift from tragedy to a budding love story in the final chapters felt disjointed.
Despite these minor drawbacks, "Honor" remains a compelling read. Umrigar's writing is beautiful and insightful, spotlighting the complex realities of social injustice and female resilience. The lingering questions and impactful lessons learned make this book a worth reading.
I recommend this book to those who appreciate complex stories with themes of cultural clashes, legal drama, and a fight for justice.
Graphic: Violence, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Racism, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault
fruitbat's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Classism, Murder, Sexism, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Violence, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, and Islamophobia
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism
siriface's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Racial slurs, Murder, Torture, Racism, Death, Religious bigotry, and Hate crime