I recognize this as an important book, but I can‘t call it an enjoyable one. Very grim with few if any likable characters, and plenty of grisly deaths. The narrator was good, but not the best early-morning exercise listening.
I recognize this as an important book, but I can‘t call it an enjoyable one. Very grim with few if any likable characters, and plenty of grisly deaths. The narrator was good, but not the best early-morning exercise listening.
Slow in spots, and an abrupt ending.
Inspector Persis Wadis is the first woman to qualify as a police person in India during Partition.She works out of the Malabar House station,where the most “unwanted”police are sent.She is to investigate the murder of Sir James Herriot,an Englishman,who is involved in a top-secret investigation.The author draws with impeccable detail, a picture of India during the chaos of Partition-it‘s political rivalries,cultural,& religious turmoil.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love this epigraph- fills me with good feelings about this book.💙 It is 1947 & Inspector Persis Wadia,India‘s first female police detective,is faced with a “sensational case.” Starting this tonight.#bookedintime #August
Well, this book was just charming, and exactly what I needed during this stressful week! So glad that it starts a new series.
Inspector Chopra has been forced into retirement after a heart attack. Surprisingly, a favorite uncle bequeaths him with, of all things, a baby elephant. As Chopra struggles to confront his retirement, he cannot ignore the drowning death of a young man. As he follows clues, his elephant becomes an invaluable assistant.
An interesting Indian writer.👳♀️
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For those interested in learning more about life of the caste system in Mumbai, this nonfiction will open your eyes. I found it difficult to understand how poor so many people are. The living conditions are absolutely terrible. The work some do in order to try to survive is eye opening. My heart broke for those who found the only way to escape was through suicide. Katherine Boo‘s dedication to detailing life in this book was top-notch.
#OUABC Once Upon A Book Club Adult April 2017 selection • 3.5 Stars
The Color of Our Sky is a novel by Amita Trasi that tells the story of two childhood friends from India, Tara and Mukta, who are separated by a tragic event and reunited years later. The book explores the themes of friendship, family, culture, identity, and human trafficking.
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