A review by pastelhellion
The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

An interesting read. I really enjoyed the premise, but was left wanting more - although the ending was the right choice. The protagonist is at times deeply unlikable - a bit of a spoilt brat with a victim complex but I did relate to some of her experiences of womanhood. However at times it felt like the protagonist (and author tbh) were trying to provide a reflection on morality and privilege, but it was...clunky. Still, a good read!