A review by joyful808
The Conch Bearer by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

3.0

The Conch Bearer wasn't as engaging as I would have liked. Having read many young adult books, this was my first venture in Indian culture. It had all the mystery and adventure that I enjoy in the genre, however for me, it's fantasy enjoyment couldn't compare to the likes of Harry Potter or The Goose Girl.

An admirable quote:
When Anand is asked to choose between three virtues.

"I cannot choose just one. The three virtues are connected--one can't exist fully without the other. Without one, the others lose their flavor. Honesty without compassion is too harsh to do any good. Compassion without loyalty lacks power, so you can't help the people you care for. Loyalty without honesty may make you follow the wrong person, or the wrong cause."