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A review by hmonkeyreads
The Mistress of Bhatia House by Sujata Massey
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I always enjoy books from this author but this particular title threw me off a bit because the subject matter was less cozy than usual!
I turn to this series for a history lesson and some intrigue but this one feels like it was written five minutes after the Dobbs decision because it's all about women's reproductive health, women being wrongly persecuted and prosecuted for looking after their own interests, and how horrible powerful men (and the patriarchy in general) are for women.
It's a little shocking that 2023 America isn't a whole lot better than 1922 India.
All that said. It was good but the subject matter is frustratingly heavy. I also want more romance with Perveen and Colin. Break freak of society's unfair rules and live your life, Perveen!
I turn to this series for a history lesson and some intrigue but this one feels like it was written five minutes after the Dobbs decision because it's all about women's reproductive health, women being wrongly persecuted and prosecuted for looking after their own interests, and how horrible powerful men (and the patriarchy in general) are for women.
It's a little shocking that 2023 America isn't a whole lot better than 1922 India.
All that said. It was good but the subject matter is frustratingly heavy. I also want more romance with Perveen and Colin. Break freak of society's unfair rules and live your life, Perveen!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Abortion, Fire/Fire injury, and Colonisation