A review by mjcglz
The View Was Exhausting by Onjuli Datta, Mikaella Clements

4.0

liked this very much! it is a clever, refreshing, complex portrayal of fame, love, and public interest. It’s about a woman trying to control the narrative of her life, amidst an environment that asks so much (more) from her for being an Indian woman in show business. It was interesting to see how she navigates all demands, lack of privacy and real life. her relationship with leo was sultry and fun to read. i just wish the ending didn’t feel a bit rushed, it would have been good to read about how she (and those around her, especially leo) changed (or not) their view on the media surrounding her.