Ginette B. (Niteowl7) reviewed on 3/22/2008 + 242 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

This is a well written book and I found it especially fascinating with descriptions of Bombay, India and its characters. Though the protagonist, Miranda, is a reporter, she decides to investigate an old death of a woman who was married to a famous Indian director. Now her sister is married to that man and Miranda fears for her. Though there is no direct evidence, except some vague reference near the end linking the director to his first wife's death, Miranda keeps trying to fit the facts to her desired end which is to make the director a murderer. Even when her investigation leads down different paths does Miranda keep her main "guilty" party as the culprit. This made no sense to me except of a woman with an obsession. In a way, Miranda's depiction as a cold human being is fascinating at times. I found myself wondering what other trouble she was going to get into next. So if you like tough, emotionless protaganists and the depiction of other cultures this is a book I'd recommend. Then again, you may find yourself likeing Miranda for her chutzpah; all the better.

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