A review by mroth
Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really liked this one. Some Little Women-esque vibes where the sisters start out as almost caricatures but become well-rounded—I could empathize with all of them by the end. I think Divakaruni did a nice job navigating the complexity without villainizing anyone
Spoiler except Mamoon
but also without resorting to platitudes. A very propulsive read, while still having a lot of substance.
Spoiler I didn’t love how sad the end was but can understand it
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