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A review by mrsmeowmix
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The subjects explored in the book were shocking but understandably that is the reality that many women may face in that society. I felt like it was really thrown in my face gratuitously and wish there was more of a warm up to it. There was one part I truly chuckled at but found the shifts between serious discussions of said topics and the banter between the women jarring.
At times I found the many of the characters unlikeable and found the events leading up to the ending to be overly theatrical and incredulous. But it did tie up nicely. I wish there were more explanation of Karem and ASP Sinha. I suppose they were my favorite characters as the least manipulative people in the story.
Overall, it seemed like the author tried to explore a lot of themes and was in a rush to wrap up.
At times I found the many of the characters unlikeable and found the events leading up to the ending to be overly theatrical and incredulous. But it did tie up nicely. I wish there were more explanation of Karem and ASP Sinha. I suppose they were my favorite characters as the least manipulative people in the story.
Overall, it seemed like the author tried to explore a lot of themes and was in a rush to wrap up.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and Sexual harassment