A review by firedew
The Daughters of Madurai by Rajasree Variyar

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

3.75

A difficult read, merely because of the subject matter. It's a topic that will make your soul sick, so if you want to "enjoy" your books, this isn't that kind of book. I also had a hard time with Nila's pov. Because of the way the story was laid out, she often came off as an insensitive, entitled brat, blaming her parents for things they won't tell her (understandable) and also resenting them for things she won't tell them (ridiculous). How dare they not read her mind, right? The twists in the story are also not twists. You see them coming a mile away. All of that said, it is a good book overall.
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