A review by sandrinepal
Death in the East: A Novel by Abir Mukherjee

adventurous informative mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

All right, Surendranath! Way to not take things lying down!

I enjoyed this installment as much as the previous two (still waiting on Smoke and Ashes from the library). I have to admit the cross-narratives of 1905 London and 1922 Assam just had me turning pages that much faster, but the ashram rehab line left a little to be desired. Similarly, the locked-room tribute to Agatha Christie works quite well the first time around but is a little tired by the end.