"A murder on Malabar Hill" by Sujata Massey

"A murder on Malabar Hill"

By Sujata Massey

India in pre-independence era, where women barely get basic education is the setup of this story.  Story of a woman who leaves her husband and becomes the first woman lawyer of India.  Her fling, her trust, her faith, the cheating and her bravery is impressive.  Frankly I would call this a complete Bollywood masala story with all the elements - love, romance, treachery, Britishers, Religion and obviously murder.  The biggest plus for me in this book is the time in which it is set - the 1920's.  You get to read about the culture and practices followed in that time.  

When you read such books you actually realize how far the women of this country have come in terms of rights and freedom.  Today we have a right to chose whether it be education, travel or clothes.  It is indeed due to the hard work of women in those times, the ones who took bold steps and fought with the world to ensure today's women get rights in future.  The character of Parveen is my favorite character since some time.  The book also provides lot of information related to Parsi culture and practices around the time period in the country.  

"To the power of Women" - rightly said so by Parveen and Alice in the book.  It is because of women like her that today we enjoy equal rights in this country.  The cheating by her husband makes Parveen more strong and she moves forward and ahead to make her own life.  Such books must be read by all young girls and set as an example.  

Overall Rating: 3.5

Grip Factor        : 3.5

Writing Style     : 3.5

Engaging Plot    : 3.5

Characters          : 3.5

Satisfying End   : 3.5

Goodreads Review:  https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3009601267