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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!