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A review by morybaby
Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Once again, I love when books teach me about things. This book spoke about the independence and subsequent partition of India through the lives of three sisters.
The first time I learnt about the partition of India was from ms marvel. Thereafter, the conflicted podcast covered it in great detail. This book was an added bonus knowledge on the topic and the everyday lives affected.
The writing was lush and narration was outstanding . It took me a minute to get into it as it required my full attention.
I think this is one of the very few books I’ve read where the most of male named characters are good people.
Each of the sisters were distinct and I was invested in their stories… except Jamini ( I’m so sorry)
The one thing I did not love was the love triangle with the Priya, Amit and Jamini.
The first time I learnt about the partition of India was from ms marvel. Thereafter, the conflicted podcast covered it in great detail. This book was an added bonus knowledge on the topic and the everyday lives affected.
The writing was lush and narration was outstanding . It took me a minute to get into it as it required my full attention.
I think this is one of the very few books I’ve read where the most of male named characters are good people.
Each of the sisters were distinct and I was invested in their stories… except Jamini ( I’m so sorry)
The one thing I did not love was the love triangle with the Priya, Amit and Jamini.