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A review by will_foster
Smoke and Ashes by Abir Mukherjee
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.0
An excellent addition to the Wyndham series. Not quite as great as A Rising Man but still has those great evocations of Calcutta that I really enjoy. The mystery was great and weaved nicely with all the fascinating historical events happening simultaneously.
The only aspect I didn't like was how quickly the ending came about, at least for me. It's well plotted and ensures you're a great one step behind the main characters but I would have enjoyed more time with the main antagonist since we learn a lot about him but not as much time as I would have liked. Still, that doesn't take away from the fact I'm looking forward to the next in series, promising an exploration of new location in India, something the author does masterfully.
The only aspect I didn't like was how quickly the ending came about, at least for me. It's well plotted and ensures you're a great one step behind the main characters but I would have enjoyed more time with the main antagonist since we learn a lot about him but not as much time as I would have liked. Still, that doesn't take away from the fact I'm looking forward to the next in series, promising an exploration of new location in India, something the author does masterfully.