bookishgirl4321's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
savento95's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this one. The story was complex and still surprising though it covered real issues. It explored some very important and intricate themes with grace. I appreciated using India to live out the duality of the two female protagonists and how caste/religion/society/tradition shape a person's course yet you always have a choice over your own personal self, even if that choice is still somewhat limited by circumstance. I think this book could be used for an interest lesson with The Crucible on studying honor (a name and a word), feminism, religion, and societal influence.
kqk's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ipekreading's review against another edition
4.0
A great read outlining how frustrating discriminations based on castes, religion, status are. Additionally the main characters struggle about returning to a country she's avoided calling her own and dissociated herself from really stood out. Only took a star off because i felt the romance component didn't need to be there to make this book stand out.
djbatish's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
asfalcone's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful story of love and family. Heartbreaking at times.
aundreaspencer's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so beautiful and so devastatingly heartbreaking. I couldn’t put it down. I found myself folding laundry and doing dishes every evening this week just so I could keep listening. The narrator was superb. She voiced each character perfectly.