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A Fine Balance
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This book was not my cup of tea. Yes, it was dark; yes, it was depressing; yes, it was overall dismal and bleak. All of which usually add up to a great book from my point of view. But this one just didn't do it for me. I found the writing slow and dull, the characters unlikable and unrelatable, and the pace next to unbearable.
India during the "The Emergency" was a harsh and unforgiving place. Murder, misery, and poverty ran rampit. Our five main characters are no exception to the misery of this harsh environment.
It takes a hell of a good story to keep me captive for 600+ pages. It could be my current "I hate everything" mood, or maybe my seasonal depression hasn't fully worn off yet (it's only April), because I really wanted to like this one. I just couldn't get into it.
India during the "The Emergency" was a harsh and unforgiving place. Murder, misery, and poverty ran rampit. Our five main characters are no exception to the misery of this harsh environment.
It takes a hell of a good story to keep me captive for 600+ pages. It could be my current "I hate everything" mood, or maybe my seasonal depression hasn't fully worn off yet (it's only April), because I really wanted to like this one. I just couldn't get into it.
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Aug 16, 2024 01:27PM
It's time to try again. It's worth it, I promise.
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Kelli wrote: "It's time to try again. It's worth it, I promise."Maybe your right. I've been thinking about revisiting a few books. It's hard though when there's so much out there to read and this one had its chance. We'll see maybe someday.
