A review by dukhtar
The Mistress of Bhatia House by Sujata Massey

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.5

Massey's writing style usually isn't for me (overly descriptive) but I have always liked the Perveen Mistry novels for their plot. I enjoy the world bulding and research that she puts into her books, but this one didn't work for me because the mystery didn't feel like it came to a head till the last few pages, and then everything resolves far too quickly. 

The romantic arc, which I hoped would have some payoff in this instalment after a sufficiently long run up, makes little headway. There were too many red herrings, and the choppy pacing did not help. In all, I just didn't feel excited enough to solve this one alongside Perveen.
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