A review by zeebookdragon
Honor by Thrity Umrigar

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This book was powerful. So many emotions happened at the same time. 
 
I wanted to hug women for their bravery.
 
I wanted to kick the men who took out the hits to their fragile ego on women. 
 
I was mostly just horrified at how pervasive this idea of “honor” continues to be. This story takes place in India, but similar instances are occurring all over the world. Smita was a wonderful narrator who was able to view India as her homeland and as a visitor. Her unique perspective as a journalist who has seen the worst of humanity placed the story of Meena on a larger scale.

Summary: Smita rushes to the bedside of an injured friend only to take over the task of covering a story about a woman’s husband who was murdered because he was muslim and she was Hindu. Smita becomes invested in helping Meena fight for justice in a system primed by those with money and influence.


All of this novel was frustrating and important.
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