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A review by thespinystacks
Honor by Thrity Umrigar
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
This was a truly beautiful and heartbreaking story. The relationship between Indian people and religion is so incredibly complex, and that is truly shown beautifully throughout this book. It brought me back to the months I spent in the south of India many years ago, and the people I met. It’s a confronting story that is important to tell, how tradition, religion and fear can shape the lives of so many people within a community.
I recommend this book thoroughly but do encourage you to check out the content warnings if you’re a sensitive reader .
I recommend this book thoroughly but do encourage you to check out the content warnings if you’re a sensitive reader .
Graphic: Violence, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism