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A review by sedgewren
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book — it was an absolute romp! It had a rambunctious cast of characters, a tight and brilliant plot, a light-hearted and genuinely funny tone that balanced a critique of patriarchy, sexism, the caste system, lookism, religion, aid in India, the idea of a sisterhood, and empowerment. It's the kind of book that I wish I could write.
(very mild spoilers ahead)
The characters were ingenious, compelling and vibrant; I loved reading it from Geeta's perspective despite (although this truly added to her believability) her frustrating moments and unreliable narrator-ness (but don't we all rewrite the past to turn ourselves into the main protagonist of our own narrative?)
tl;dr: READ THIS BOOK (read the content warnings first, to make sure it's right for you of course!)
(very mild spoilers ahead)
The characters were ingenious, compelling and vibrant; I loved reading it from Geeta's perspective despite (although this truly added to her believability) her frustrating moments and unreliable narrator-ness (but don't we all rewrite the past to turn ourselves into the main protagonist of our own narrative?)
tl;dr: READ THIS BOOK (read the content warnings first, to make sure it's right for you of course!)
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse