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Pretty Vile Girl
Everything she touched turned to gold, everything she said turned to scandal, everyone she wanted out of the way...died.Beautiful, talented and wildly sexy, Jazmeen is Bollywood's most in-demand starlet, and in a relationship with to one of the country's most powerful politicians. Even though she's known for her outrageous candour in interviews, no one could guess at the dark secret she's carried for years. And no one will escape her vengeance, not even the prime minster. Following her journey from her loving family to an orphanage run by a sadistic matron, from the fringes of the Mumbai underworld to the casting couches of Bollywood and beyond, Rickie Khosla crafts a racy, pacey and explosive debut about a woman who'll do anything to settle scores and get what she wants.
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456 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2018
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February 5, 2018
I wrote it. I read it. I loved it!
Now hoping that other readers will also enjoy reading Pretty. Vile. Girl. just as much as I liked writing it.
Thanks for all your support!
Now hoping that other readers will also enjoy reading Pretty. Vile. Girl. just as much as I liked writing it.
Thanks for all your support!
February 7, 2018
*Note: A copy of the book was provided in exchange of an honest review. I would like to thank @BloombsburyIndia for the book."
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4 Stars
Let me start the review by telling you that before reading Pretty Vile Girl, I had finished two self help books. Wonderful self help books, that boosted my confidence and made me more positive, and now a week later, having finished Pretty Vile Girl, it is safe to say that I feel neither the boost nor the confidence.
This book is a mix of disturbing elements, sensual revenge story and a true thriller novel. I would even call it a murder mystery, but that would be too limiting. We follow our main character Jazmeen, who has a dark past, and a darker plan for retribution. She is a Bollywood-star on the rise, with her hit item songs and her flunky movies. Jazmeen was a bit of a mystery to me, mostly because her intentions were always clouded with a sense of “there is something missing”.
Absolutely wonderful characterization. The character arc and growth is one of its kinds. You are immediately hooked onto Manjekar’s story, Minister Saran’s story, even less major characters like Toby, Leena Bindra. Jazmeen’s story is the highlight of the novel, of course. From the family to the orphanage to the streets of Mumbai, all show and shape a survivor. Just like the novel’s background which plays with Bollywood and Politics, the story follow a similar power struggle and power dynamics.
Khosla is loyal to none; he is a perfect story teller in which he shows equal levels of detachment as well as investment in the character stories and the world building. The plot is circular, it starts with the premonition that something big is going to happen, and it unravels in a similar fashion. Something big does happen, but not the kind of big you would imagine.
I won’t say I particularly associated with any character; they are all too sinister for me. I did however; love that the events take place, and then later the reason is given. It really made me question the “grey” aspects of the characters and not mark them all as just black or white. It is packed with action, and steamy romances that would keep you on your toes. Lots of sexual tension and I mean lots of it. The uncanny back stories feature after the events, so it makes for a bit of an unexplored writing style, which I really enjoyed.
My only issue with the book is that, a couple hundred pages could’ve easily been condensed or shaved off, just so the action is kept moving. So that, even when new characters are introduced, the reader is still aware about the previous characters. For me, around the second part, I got mixed up in the parallel stories that were going on, which did wind themselves up in the end, but it still left me a bit confused. I didn’t get the readerly closure with Manjekar’s and Arty’s story at all. Felt a bit rushed.
However, barring these few issues, I truly enjoyed the book, and can’t recommend it enough for people who are looking for something more sinister, vengeful, thought provoking and mysterious.
-Samidha
February 17, 2018
This is a story about Jazmeen, a girl from Faridabad, who has lost her parents in a tragic accident and how that has drastically changed the course of her life.
Jazmeen is ruthless and bold who has a dark past, full of secrets and this is her story of revenge and retribution.
When I first started reading this book, I honestly didn't have much expectations. Having read my fair share of thrillers, there was this voice in my head that said "you'll figure it out within the first 100 pages", but little did I know that those 100 pages will only get me hooked to the story and root for our main character.
In the first 50 pages, I struggled with how Jazmeen's body was being objectified (which still could've been toned down a bit), however, after a point I realised the reason behind it.
Again, This is the story of Jazmeen. Why she is the way she is. Why she's being seen the way she is. And mind you, this is not your same old murder mystery story, this is a story filled with action and most importantly the journey of Jazmeen's vangeance.
The book is divided into 3 parts. All slowly leading up to a big event, going back and forth from past to her present, unfolding all the secrets to the reader and after the middle of the second part, the reader more or less knows about Jazmeen's past and about her plans for what she will decide to do next.
Coming back to that voice in my head that kept telling me "now this will happen", or "now he/she will do that", I was caught off guard each time. The story is filled with surprises throughout.
Rickie Khosla has written his characters as being dishonest and unfaithful not only in the story but they are unpredictable to the reader as well and I must say, the final showdown did not disappoint me one bit!
I loved knowing about all the characters, their backstories only added a cherry on top of this multi -layered cake, making the whole book so interesting that I finished it within a day!
I do want to put a disclaimer out there that the book has many sexual and abusive content, although, not troublesome to the course of the story.
In the end, the story is full of sinister characters, blood and death and the importance of relationships and how power and politics and money can blind a man's judgement between right and wrong.
If you are someone who loves fast paced, action packed thriller, along with steamy romance and dark character building, then this is just the book for you!
"I was given a review copy by the publisher for an honest review. All thoughts and contents are my own".
Jazmeen is ruthless and bold who has a dark past, full of secrets and this is her story of revenge and retribution.
When I first started reading this book, I honestly didn't have much expectations. Having read my fair share of thrillers, there was this voice in my head that said "you'll figure it out within the first 100 pages", but little did I know that those 100 pages will only get me hooked to the story and root for our main character.
In the first 50 pages, I struggled with how Jazmeen's body was being objectified (which still could've been toned down a bit), however, after a point I realised the reason behind it.
Again, This is the story of Jazmeen. Why she is the way she is. Why she's being seen the way she is. And mind you, this is not your same old murder mystery story, this is a story filled with action and most importantly the journey of Jazmeen's vangeance.
The book is divided into 3 parts. All slowly leading up to a big event, going back and forth from past to her present, unfolding all the secrets to the reader and after the middle of the second part, the reader more or less knows about Jazmeen's past and about her plans for what she will decide to do next.
Coming back to that voice in my head that kept telling me "now this will happen", or "now he/she will do that", I was caught off guard each time. The story is filled with surprises throughout.
Rickie Khosla has written his characters as being dishonest and unfaithful not only in the story but they are unpredictable to the reader as well and I must say, the final showdown did not disappoint me one bit!
I loved knowing about all the characters, their backstories only added a cherry on top of this multi -layered cake, making the whole book so interesting that I finished it within a day!
I do want to put a disclaimer out there that the book has many sexual and abusive content, although, not troublesome to the course of the story.
In the end, the story is full of sinister characters, blood and death and the importance of relationships and how power and politics and money can blind a man's judgement between right and wrong.
If you are someone who loves fast paced, action packed thriller, along with steamy romance and dark character building, then this is just the book for you!
"I was given a review copy by the publisher for an honest review. All thoughts and contents are my own".
February 10, 2018
Disclaimer: A huge thanks to Bloomsbury India for the Review Copy but the thoughts, opinions and feelings expressed are my own!
HOLY SHIIIIZZZZ! WHAT DID I JUST FREAKING READ?
I mean; I was expecting a salacious and exciting read with some murder mystery and thriller thrown in – but what I got was a candid and disloyal look at the main character’s life and her quest for revenge!
This story follows the life of Jazmeen, a beautiful, talented and the scandalous icon of Bollywood. But it is also about her journey to reaching that exact station in life that makes for a more interesting read – it’s her journey that takes the attention of the reader; and the way she is ferocious in her quest to exact revenge for past deeds done wrong.
I honestly do not know how to feel about Jazmeen. – she is a complex character, on one hand you get to see and admire her tenaciousness in reaching for her ambition and on the other hand, you get to see the calculating nature of the woman that she actually is. And how easily to manipulates the lives of people around her.
The author does a brilliant job of being un-involved in the plot of the story; usually you get to see the snippets of author peeking out from behind the character’s rationalization but here I did not; at least I hope I didn’t (the shrink in me wouldn’t be able to handle the alternative!).
This is a fast paced novel, with the perfect combination of twists and turns and sensuality that isn’t quite in the face of the reader – that is a difficult combination to achieve and the author does so flawlessly!
The only issue I had was that at times the story seemed to be dragging (this is an uncorrected proof; so hopefully it would have been resolved in the final copy!) and could have done without at least a few pages and still retain the fun and twisty quality of the book.
This is the exact kind of book that you read when you want to get lost in a world that it isn't our own – maybe late at night when you are unable to sleep OR you just need to get lost in a world that isn’t your own for now!
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February 8, 2018
Unfiltered and Candid. These are the first words that came to my mind after putting down the book. Set up in Mayanagri and dil walon ki Delhi, the author takes a dig at the dark, cruel, inhumane and filthy side of Bollywood, politics, and life.
The book is about Jazmeen, and her intrepid journey to become the beautiful, talented and wildly sexy Bollywood star she is today. Vengeance is in her blood and she will do anything to hide her past and get what she wants. I have a very mixed feeling about her. I like her because she is ferocious but then she takes the law into her own hands and does justice her own ways. What irks me about her is that she is making me question my belief in law and government.
The story is fast-paced and humorous and has a melodramatic plot with bits and pieces of sensuality added here and there. There are numerous supporting characters in the life of Jazmeen. I like it how the author has meticulously brought all of them together. He has given the required recognition to each and every character, giving us an insight into what shaped their personalities and made them the human that they are today.
The only problem that I have with the book is that it has made committing murder look very easy. Otherwise, the book was unputdownable for me.
It is a page-turner in every way and would be enjoyed by people who like thrillers and satirical humor.
The book is about Jazmeen, and her intrepid journey to become the beautiful, talented and wildly sexy Bollywood star she is today. Vengeance is in her blood and she will do anything to hide her past and get what she wants. I have a very mixed feeling about her. I like her because she is ferocious but then she takes the law into her own hands and does justice her own ways. What irks me about her is that she is making me question my belief in law and government.
The story is fast-paced and humorous and has a melodramatic plot with bits and pieces of sensuality added here and there. There are numerous supporting characters in the life of Jazmeen. I like it how the author has meticulously brought all of them together. He has given the required recognition to each and every character, giving us an insight into what shaped their personalities and made them the human that they are today.
The only problem that I have with the book is that it has made committing murder look very easy. Otherwise, the book was unputdownable for me.
It is a page-turner in every way and would be enjoyed by people who like thrillers and satirical humor.
March 9, 2018
Rickie Khosla’s Pretty Vile Girl begins in the present day, at a National Film Awards function being held in Delhi. The space is gearing up to welcome, as Chief Guest, the Prime Minister—and the biggest attraction is the seductive Bollywood item girl Jazmeen, whose scandalous quips and uninhibited dance moves have made her the darling of millions. There’s some incidental information about an as-yet-unnamed boyfriend of Jazmeen’s, and hints that the two of them are plotting something.
This was the prologue. Bollywood (especially its sleazy underbelly), dirty politics, sex, an uninhibited ‘heroine’. I was beginning to roll my eyes and wondering if this was going to be another Juggi Bhasin type novel (the only one I’ve read before put me off Juggi Bhasin’s work forever and ever).
But I persevered. Just one chapter, I thought, and if it continued in this vein, I’d dump it.
I’m glad I continued, because this turned out to be one roller-coaster of a ride. Across a period of about 10 years, Khosla skips back and forth, weaving different strands of Jazmeen’s past into the narrative, shaping her character and her motives. Where she comes from, how an everyday girl from a relatively affluent family lands up on the casting couch in Bollywood—and what happens (or does not happen) thereafter. There is crime, there’s a dedicated cop trying to get to the bottom of several inexplicable cases, there is the cop’s own heartbreaking story—and there is Jazmeen, outwardly strong and self-confidently brash, but in her own way vulnerable and in need of love beneath all of that.
I liked the sudden twists, the out-of-the-blue revelations (a few of these I could see coming, but even then, they were very satisfying). The motive for one of the murders came across to me as somewhat weak and there were a couple of minor gaps that left me wondering how that had happened, but on the whole, Pretty Vile Girl was thoroughly entertaining.
If you like Jeffrey Archer’s style of storytelling, I would recommend this book.
This was the prologue. Bollywood (especially its sleazy underbelly), dirty politics, sex, an uninhibited ‘heroine’. I was beginning to roll my eyes and wondering if this was going to be another Juggi Bhasin type novel (the only one I’ve read before put me off Juggi Bhasin’s work forever and ever).
But I persevered. Just one chapter, I thought, and if it continued in this vein, I’d dump it.
I’m glad I continued, because this turned out to be one roller-coaster of a ride. Across a period of about 10 years, Khosla skips back and forth, weaving different strands of Jazmeen’s past into the narrative, shaping her character and her motives. Where she comes from, how an everyday girl from a relatively affluent family lands up on the casting couch in Bollywood—and what happens (or does not happen) thereafter. There is crime, there’s a dedicated cop trying to get to the bottom of several inexplicable cases, there is the cop’s own heartbreaking story—and there is Jazmeen, outwardly strong and self-confidently brash, but in her own way vulnerable and in need of love beneath all of that.
I liked the sudden twists, the out-of-the-blue revelations (a few of these I could see coming, but even then, they were very satisfying). The motive for one of the murders came across to me as somewhat weak and there were a couple of minor gaps that left me wondering how that had happened, but on the whole, Pretty Vile Girl was thoroughly entertaining.
If you like Jeffrey Archer’s style of storytelling, I would recommend this book.
February 3, 2018
A page-turner and a roller-coaster ride is how I would define this book. Its a unique plot where the characters are human - grey with a pinch of white, enough for you to hate them but not completely. The protagonist is someone you are unable to form an opinion about. You know her background and still, after every black deed, you somehow root for her. You try to read her mind and she proves you wrong at every turn the story takes, and believe me, there are plenty of turns to keep you hooked.
The story is dark but not mundanely serious and is elevated by the brilliant writing style of Rickie. He finds humor in the most unusual of places, and you might end up chuckling during a murder scene.
Its an unusual story of a woman's journey from a simple middle-class household to the heights of stardom via a treacherous route defined by fate, deceit, lies, murders, manipulations and an unthinkable twist in the end. The book is unlike anything I have read before. I am looking forward to read more from Rickie.
The story is dark but not mundanely serious and is elevated by the brilliant writing style of Rickie. He finds humor in the most unusual of places, and you might end up chuckling during a murder scene.
Its an unusual story of a woman's journey from a simple middle-class household to the heights of stardom via a treacherous route defined by fate, deceit, lies, murders, manipulations and an unthinkable twist in the end. The book is unlike anything I have read before. I am looking forward to read more from Rickie.
February 8, 2018
I am disappointed by thrillers from Indian authors because they do not push the envelope. I was surprised and heartened to read this book about a vamp/female lead (?) who is amoral, sexy and exciting.
Well done, Rickie. Can't wait to read more of your works.
Well done, Rickie. Can't wait to read more of your works.
February 14, 2018
*A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publishers. This review is in no way influenced by that fact and all that yada yada formality writing. Thank you!*
⭐⭐⭐.75
Pretty Vile Girl is a murder mystery novel, dark, disturbing and an unsettling novel filled with abuse and explicit language and charged with sexual tension.
It has been divided into three parts, dealing with different periods of Jazmeen’s life. This story has been told from different point of views, giving us a glance inside the mind and lives of people who came into Jazmeen’s life at different points in her life. All of the characters show some sort of growth throughout their narrative. All of the character’s story have some sort of tragic past which made them the way they were. At points, you’d want to empathise with Jazmeen and at other points be like, “Why the hell is she doing this? Ugh!!”
Jazmeen’s story is one of tragic childhood and vengeance.
It shows the dark and seedy underbelly of making it big in the city of dreams and giving “favours” to get ahead in the business and touches on the themes of homosexuality, the corrupt justice system in our country, police brutality and rape culture.
This book is the portrayal of worst of humanity; people murdering, scamming and cheating with no conscience.
The writing is really good and clever and at times, filled with witty replies which make you laugh. But I do feel at points, there is just too much usage of sexual language which I didn’t relish.
This book feels closer to home because of all the Indian references which the reader can relate to, especially, an Indian.
One of the biggest problems I faced was that there were just too many details and the story kept juggling between past and present and different weeks and months. I kept going back and forth and after a point of time, I just lost track of the timeline and went with my intuition. Instead of creating suspense, it just got annoying.
At times, I thought the story line was just too convenient but, Hey! It’s the authors wish so be it!
By the end, as the mystery started unravelling, the story gained momentum and became very fast paced and interesting and made me want to know what had actually transpired between all the characters and dayum!
So, if you want a dark (like, very dark) and sexually charged mystery read, pick this one up!
Ciao!
⭐⭐⭐.75
Pretty Vile Girl is a murder mystery novel, dark, disturbing and an unsettling novel filled with abuse and explicit language and charged with sexual tension.
It has been divided into three parts, dealing with different periods of Jazmeen’s life. This story has been told from different point of views, giving us a glance inside the mind and lives of people who came into Jazmeen’s life at different points in her life. All of the characters show some sort of growth throughout their narrative. All of the character’s story have some sort of tragic past which made them the way they were. At points, you’d want to empathise with Jazmeen and at other points be like, “Why the hell is she doing this? Ugh!!”
Jazmeen’s story is one of tragic childhood and vengeance.
It shows the dark and seedy underbelly of making it big in the city of dreams and giving “favours” to get ahead in the business and touches on the themes of homosexuality, the corrupt justice system in our country, police brutality and rape culture.
This book is the portrayal of worst of humanity; people murdering, scamming and cheating with no conscience.
“The police in India always bear the same, standard demeanour- the image of a lazy, entitled lion, mostly idling in the shade with no pressing task at hand, yet ready to pounce and grab anything it pleases, whenever it wishes”
The writing is really good and clever and at times, filled with witty replies which make you laugh. But I do feel at points, there is just too much usage of sexual language which I didn’t relish.
This book feels closer to home because of all the Indian references which the reader can relate to, especially, an Indian.
One of the biggest problems I faced was that there were just too many details and the story kept juggling between past and present and different weeks and months. I kept going back and forth and after a point of time, I just lost track of the timeline and went with my intuition. Instead of creating suspense, it just got annoying.
At times, I thought the story line was just too convenient but, Hey! It’s the authors wish so be it!
By the end, as the mystery started unravelling, the story gained momentum and became very fast paced and interesting and made me want to know what had actually transpired between all the characters and dayum!
So, if you want a dark (like, very dark) and sexually charged mystery read, pick this one up!
Ciao!
March 18, 2018
Pretty Vile Girl is a dark , explicit story with abusive and sexist content. So if you're someone who dislikes such books , don't pick this up.
The book revolves around the life of Jazmeen who is bollywood's shiniest starlet , the first preference for film makers who wish to smash the box office by portrayal of "fuller assets". She is the talk of the town. But Jazmeen , on her staircase to success is leaving behind a trail of deaths. Who is Jazmeen ?
The book is divided into three parts which cover the life of Jazmeen in three stages. The plot is well thought of as it throws light on the very hushed topics of the bollywood industry. Jazmeen's quest for revenge and her journey to achieve whatever she firmly believed in is remarkable.
The writing style is lucid , however , after a point of time (mid way Book 2) the story gets unbearable and gave me a headache. With soo many new characters coming in , it got soo tough for me that I had to continuously look back to my notes who the character is and what role does he have in the narration.
Told from various perspectives , the life of Jazmeen and people around her is well discussed. The story picks up pace and the end is what you should be looking forward to. The amount of sensuality is perfect and not very into-your-face kinds which I liked.
Overall , you can pick it up if you are a fan of reading scandalous stories and affairs and also if you are a huge fan of the Bollywood movies Fashion and Heroine.
The book revolves around the life of Jazmeen who is bollywood's shiniest starlet , the first preference for film makers who wish to smash the box office by portrayal of "fuller assets". She is the talk of the town. But Jazmeen , on her staircase to success is leaving behind a trail of deaths. Who is Jazmeen ?
The book is divided into three parts which cover the life of Jazmeen in three stages. The plot is well thought of as it throws light on the very hushed topics of the bollywood industry. Jazmeen's quest for revenge and her journey to achieve whatever she firmly believed in is remarkable.
The writing style is lucid , however , after a point of time (mid way Book 2) the story gets unbearable and gave me a headache. With soo many new characters coming in , it got soo tough for me that I had to continuously look back to my notes who the character is and what role does he have in the narration.
Told from various perspectives , the life of Jazmeen and people around her is well discussed. The story picks up pace and the end is what you should be looking forward to. The amount of sensuality is perfect and not very into-your-face kinds which I liked.
Overall , you can pick it up if you are a fan of reading scandalous stories and affairs and also if you are a huge fan of the Bollywood movies Fashion and Heroine.
February 14, 2018
I found this book simply unputdownable. Strong powerful characters, shades of more black than grey, traumatic past to tug at your heart, deception, intrigue, sex (lots of it) and a plot that keeps you at the edge of your seat. what's not love!
I would compare this book with those Sidney Sheldon - a strong woman protagonist and many people who walk in and out of her life, influencing her life and the choices she makes.
The language is strong and you know the author is a seasoned writer even though this is his first book. The characters are very well etched and their respective backstories well detailed.
If you like a well written fast paced thriller, pick this up. Wouldnt regret it.
I would compare this book with those Sidney Sheldon - a strong woman protagonist and many people who walk in and out of her life, influencing her life and the choices she makes.
The language is strong and you know the author is a seasoned writer even though this is his first book. The characters are very well etched and their respective backstories well detailed.
If you like a well written fast paced thriller, pick this up. Wouldnt regret it.
March 14, 2018
This is the kind of book that I think would be amazing and turns out they are just a 'okay' one.
I'm not going to sugar-coat my review. This book was a mess. A big messy mess.
Whole story was all over the place and to say it was stretched would be understatement. I get it that you want to give everyone their time of the book but it is highly not necessary to write everything about them. Each and every character was described with so much passion that it's get confusing as who is our MC. While it can be a good thing (if it's a multi-character book, which is not), it just increased the pages.
No character development at all. First I thought, after the tragedy with Jasmeen she would rise and shine like a new person and she did too but just for two or three pages. The plot twists were also not twisted enough to make me turn the page and know more.
Even if I liked the writing and descriptions but it would be of no sense if not used/executed properly.
I'm not going to sugar-coat my review. This book was a mess. A big messy mess.
Whole story was all over the place and to say it was stretched would be understatement. I get it that you want to give everyone their time of the book but it is highly not necessary to write everything about them. Each and every character was described with so much passion that it's get confusing as who is our MC. While it can be a good thing (if it's a multi-character book, which is not), it just increased the pages.
No character development at all. First I thought, after the tragedy with Jasmeen she would rise and shine like a new person and she did too but just for two or three pages. The plot twists were also not twisted enough to make me turn the page and know more.
Even if I liked the writing and descriptions but it would be of no sense if not used/executed properly.
March 18, 2018
Disclaimer: I was happy to buy my own copy of the e-book (paperback is also available). I was not paid or otherwise compensated in any way for this review.
When you have racy plot and myriad, twisted sub-plots marry a series of brutal murders committed with ice-cold nerve made all the more chilling by a kind of detached, almost meditative casualness, you get a Pretty Vile Girl!
The theme of this novel is revenge- and its corollary, Justice. It's premise is: Evil must bear the consequences of its actions. If it doesn't, the deficit is passed on to someone who is innocent.
The story weaves in an out of time with such swift nimbleness as to render the reader quite undone long before the first few chapters are done.
This is a book whose reading I had to be vigilant about rationing. The story is so mesmerizing and addictive, that you are pulled into it even before you can say Jack Sparrow. A part of you is blissed out because you LOVE the murky depths into which the narrative holds you captive. Hence the rationing. Long drawn out pleasures might be a torture, but oh! they are such sweet torment!
When you have characters which astound you with their complexity, you can but hate to love them- or love to hate them. The protagonist of Rickie Khosla’s Pretty Vile Girl is certainly one such character. A cold blooded killer, but one you celebrate with, after each brutal execution. Because, yes, that’s what they are. Executions, not just murders.
In a novel of this kind, the chronology of events is a domineering task-master. It waves its cruel whip and the author must jump to it. If you don’t, the narrative become hopelessly confusing, leaving your reader gasping for breath like beached whales. But if you DO just as chronology would have you do, your narrative would become a linear, plodding thing that is anything but exciting.
Rickie, who has the soul of a born story-teller, did neither the one nor the other. He did not submit to the unyielding whip of sequence, he masterfully made it his hand-maiden. He did not follow its dictates, it had to dance to his tunes. The result, I need hardly say, shot past the highest superlatives in the thesaurus. And that, from me, is saying it all.
Rickie’s understanding of human emotions and of the anatomy of relationships are deep. His stark truisms on what makes people do what they do, make you stop short, so bare of superfluity are his observations. This understanding not only helps him create robust characters but also to imbue them with believable motivations and compulsions.
When a thrilling edge-on-the-seat saga of revenge, murder and inevitable mayhem ends with a twist in the climax, with a revelation that you never saw coming, your cup of joy floweth over. After a soul-satisfying meal, you are grateful to your senses for having given you the tools to experience culinary perfection. Reading a novel like Pretty Vile Girl is every bit as satisfying, if not more.
Well done Rickie!
My rating for the book is 4.9/5.0.
This is the highest rating I have ever given to a book. Though I looked assiduously, I could not find a single thing that could be improved upon in this novel. But I’m sure the author will find a way to create a more thrilling narrative in his next novel. My best wishes to him as I look forward to his next book.
When you have racy plot and myriad, twisted sub-plots marry a series of brutal murders committed with ice-cold nerve made all the more chilling by a kind of detached, almost meditative casualness, you get a Pretty Vile Girl!
The theme of this novel is revenge- and its corollary, Justice. It's premise is: Evil must bear the consequences of its actions. If it doesn't, the deficit is passed on to someone who is innocent.
The story weaves in an out of time with such swift nimbleness as to render the reader quite undone long before the first few chapters are done.
This is a book whose reading I had to be vigilant about rationing. The story is so mesmerizing and addictive, that you are pulled into it even before you can say Jack Sparrow. A part of you is blissed out because you LOVE the murky depths into which the narrative holds you captive. Hence the rationing. Long drawn out pleasures might be a torture, but oh! they are such sweet torment!
When you have characters which astound you with their complexity, you can but hate to love them- or love to hate them. The protagonist of Rickie Khosla’s Pretty Vile Girl is certainly one such character. A cold blooded killer, but one you celebrate with, after each brutal execution. Because, yes, that’s what they are. Executions, not just murders.
In a novel of this kind, the chronology of events is a domineering task-master. It waves its cruel whip and the author must jump to it. If you don’t, the narrative become hopelessly confusing, leaving your reader gasping for breath like beached whales. But if you DO just as chronology would have you do, your narrative would become a linear, plodding thing that is anything but exciting.
Rickie, who has the soul of a born story-teller, did neither the one nor the other. He did not submit to the unyielding whip of sequence, he masterfully made it his hand-maiden. He did not follow its dictates, it had to dance to his tunes. The result, I need hardly say, shot past the highest superlatives in the thesaurus. And that, from me, is saying it all.
Rickie’s understanding of human emotions and of the anatomy of relationships are deep. His stark truisms on what makes people do what they do, make you stop short, so bare of superfluity are his observations. This understanding not only helps him create robust characters but also to imbue them with believable motivations and compulsions.
When a thrilling edge-on-the-seat saga of revenge, murder and inevitable mayhem ends with a twist in the climax, with a revelation that you never saw coming, your cup of joy floweth over. After a soul-satisfying meal, you are grateful to your senses for having given you the tools to experience culinary perfection. Reading a novel like Pretty Vile Girl is every bit as satisfying, if not more.
Well done Rickie!
My rating for the book is 4.9/5.0.
This is the highest rating I have ever given to a book. Though I looked assiduously, I could not find a single thing that could be improved upon in this novel. But I’m sure the author will find a way to create a more thrilling narrative in his next novel. My best wishes to him as I look forward to his next book.
November 23, 2018
Pretty Vile Girl is a thriller, murder mystery novel based in India.
The book is the story of Deepika Ahluwalia who takes on the name of Jazmeen, a simple girl whose life turns upside down one afternoon and so does her course of life. The book traces her life from an adolescent to a young woman, her ambitions, dreams, fears and disappointments and how she goes from strength to strength and also spirals down to terrible depths. It also covers the lives of the people whose paths cross Jazmeen’s life. There are some who seem redundant but the author ensures that all loose ends are tied in the end. The language is very desi with a number of Hindi words. It reminded me so much of Anuja Chauhan’s spicy desi language that I absolutely adore. There are many laugh out loud moments and witty replies too in the novel, which show the writer’s flair for doing dry comedy fairly well.
The novel is divided into 3 parts tracing different times in Jazmeen’s life. The book is a page turner, and you will be constantly on your toes wishing to find out what is next. The dark and murky undersides are shown without holding back; the depressing realities of our system are laid threadbare. Jazmeen as a character will confuse you. You will oscillate between feeling sorry for her and despising her. By the end, I didn’t really know how I felt about her. There is a lot of openly sexual language and building up of sexual tension so if you don’t like that kind of stuff, you’ve been warned. This book will remind you a lot of Sidney Sheldon’s writing which was also about a strong woman protagonist, multiple tales, intrigue and sexual content.
The book has Bollywood, Police, Politics and all the masala that makes this potboiler very hard to put down.
The book is fairly long with a number of characters with backstories which can feel at times rambling but I don’t mind long books as long as they are well written and this one is. The storyline moves back and forth but does so in a controlled manner. The book gathers pace in the last part and the climax is well executed and engrossing. As a person who digs this genre, I like to pit my brains against that of the writer and pick out loopholes but in this one I have to say I didn't really find any.
I will definitely recommend it if you are looking for a good mystery thriller. In fact, the book has been plotted so well and has such a good storyline that it will make a wonderful movie! I do hope some good Producer/Director picks it up.
Rickie Khosla breaks into the Indian writing scene with an absolute winner. Look forward to reading more from him.
The book is the story of Deepika Ahluwalia who takes on the name of Jazmeen, a simple girl whose life turns upside down one afternoon and so does her course of life. The book traces her life from an adolescent to a young woman, her ambitions, dreams, fears and disappointments and how she goes from strength to strength and also spirals down to terrible depths. It also covers the lives of the people whose paths cross Jazmeen’s life. There are some who seem redundant but the author ensures that all loose ends are tied in the end. The language is very desi with a number of Hindi words. It reminded me so much of Anuja Chauhan’s spicy desi language that I absolutely adore. There are many laugh out loud moments and witty replies too in the novel, which show the writer’s flair for doing dry comedy fairly well.
The novel is divided into 3 parts tracing different times in Jazmeen’s life. The book is a page turner, and you will be constantly on your toes wishing to find out what is next. The dark and murky undersides are shown without holding back; the depressing realities of our system are laid threadbare. Jazmeen as a character will confuse you. You will oscillate between feeling sorry for her and despising her. By the end, I didn’t really know how I felt about her. There is a lot of openly sexual language and building up of sexual tension so if you don’t like that kind of stuff, you’ve been warned. This book will remind you a lot of Sidney Sheldon’s writing which was also about a strong woman protagonist, multiple tales, intrigue and sexual content.
The book has Bollywood, Police, Politics and all the masala that makes this potboiler very hard to put down.
The book is fairly long with a number of characters with backstories which can feel at times rambling but I don’t mind long books as long as they are well written and this one is. The storyline moves back and forth but does so in a controlled manner. The book gathers pace in the last part and the climax is well executed and engrossing. As a person who digs this genre, I like to pit my brains against that of the writer and pick out loopholes but in this one I have to say I didn't really find any.
I will definitely recommend it if you are looking for a good mystery thriller. In fact, the book has been plotted so well and has such a good storyline that it will make a wonderful movie! I do hope some good Producer/Director picks it up.
Rickie Khosla breaks into the Indian writing scene with an absolute winner. Look forward to reading more from him.
November 4, 2018
Book Name: Pretty Vile Girl
Author: Rickie Khosla
Genre: Thrill, drama and fiction
Publisher: Bloomsbury India
Plot: Beautiful, talented and wildly sexy, Jazmeen is Bollywood's most in-demand starlet, and in a relationship with to one of the country's most powerful politicians. Even though she's known for her outrageous candour in interviews, no one could guess at the dark secret she's carried for years. And no one will escape her vengeance, not even the prime minster.
Following her journey from her loving family to an orphanage run by a sadistic matron, from the fringes of the Mumbai underworld to the casting couches of Bollywood and beyond, Rickie Khosla crafts a racy, pacey and explosive debut about a woman who'll do anything to settle scores and get what she wants.
My opinion: I picked this book because am a big fan of Sidney Sheldon and he is one of my favourite writer. So, coming towards the point, I heard that this book is giving a neck to neck competition to Sidney's and must admit that what I heard wasn't false at all. The storyline is what actually I was waiting to read from few days, I wasn't getting any better thriller which would blow up my mind. I finally got my hands over this books and am so so happy that I got a chance to read this masterpiece.
Pros: The book is just wow, there are many wow moments in the book, perfect narration and it's not possible to put down once you start reading it. I really love the strong and week characters used in book, offcourse Jazmeen- The protagonist was my favourite and also each and every character is portrayed in depth. While reading I was completely immersed in the world created by Rickie.
I just wanted to let you know it's a easy breezy read, don't go on the size of the book, it will be done so soon even I wasn't aware of it, even no grammatical errors and no abusive or misleading words in the book. This is something I recommending to all age groups and all thrill lovers and also wish Rickie writes a book soon, for which I am eagerly waiting.
Cons: No cons in the book.
Rating: 4.75🌟
Author: Rickie Khosla
Genre: Thrill, drama and fiction
Publisher: Bloomsbury India
Plot: Beautiful, talented and wildly sexy, Jazmeen is Bollywood's most in-demand starlet, and in a relationship with to one of the country's most powerful politicians. Even though she's known for her outrageous candour in interviews, no one could guess at the dark secret she's carried for years. And no one will escape her vengeance, not even the prime minster.
Following her journey from her loving family to an orphanage run by a sadistic matron, from the fringes of the Mumbai underworld to the casting couches of Bollywood and beyond, Rickie Khosla crafts a racy, pacey and explosive debut about a woman who'll do anything to settle scores and get what she wants.
My opinion: I picked this book because am a big fan of Sidney Sheldon and he is one of my favourite writer. So, coming towards the point, I heard that this book is giving a neck to neck competition to Sidney's and must admit that what I heard wasn't false at all. The storyline is what actually I was waiting to read from few days, I wasn't getting any better thriller which would blow up my mind. I finally got my hands over this books and am so so happy that I got a chance to read this masterpiece.
Pros: The book is just wow, there are many wow moments in the book, perfect narration and it's not possible to put down once you start reading it. I really love the strong and week characters used in book, offcourse Jazmeen- The protagonist was my favourite and also each and every character is portrayed in depth. While reading I was completely immersed in the world created by Rickie.
I just wanted to let you know it's a easy breezy read, don't go on the size of the book, it will be done so soon even I wasn't aware of it, even no grammatical errors and no abusive or misleading words in the book. This is something I recommending to all age groups and all thrill lovers and also wish Rickie writes a book soon, for which I am eagerly waiting.
Cons: No cons in the book.
Rating: 4.75🌟
July 27, 2020
When I first picked this book up, it took me a while to get into it. Partly because I was just getting out of a really long quarantine-induced reading slump. But mostly because, right from the very beginning, this story was shuttling between several different timelines. And so it took me a bit to fall into the rhythm of this story. But once I did, I found it to be a pretty fun desi thriller.
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Pretty Vile Girl revolves around the life of an uber-popular Bollywood starlet Jazmeen, unraveling the unconventional pieces of her past that made her who & what she is today, while laying bare the dark side of Bollywood, politics, and even Mumbai's nefarious underbelly.
I enjoyed the many twists and turns of this story, but I've to admit that what I enjoyed more is the writing style. This book is an excellent example of an unbiased narrative.
There were many times I was conflicted about how I felt about the characters, who the good guys / girls were, and what was the right thing to do. And when this happens, usually the readers try to pick up the author's biases.
But in this case, there were none. The author was simply telling the story, and not judging it, if you know what I mean? Which says a lot about the masterful writing, and skillful narration.
It also forces the readers to come to their own conclusions, which while being slightly frustrating in the moment, makes for a really rewarding reading experience in the end.
And for that alone, I definitely recommend this desi, pacy, racy thriller to one and all!
- Shantala @ Shanaya Tales
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Pretty Vile Girl revolves around the life of an uber-popular Bollywood starlet Jazmeen, unraveling the unconventional pieces of her past that made her who & what she is today, while laying bare the dark side of Bollywood, politics, and even Mumbai's nefarious underbelly.
I enjoyed the many twists and turns of this story, but I've to admit that what I enjoyed more is the writing style. This book is an excellent example of an unbiased narrative.
There were many times I was conflicted about how I felt about the characters, who the good guys / girls were, and what was the right thing to do. And when this happens, usually the readers try to pick up the author's biases.
But in this case, there were none. The author was simply telling the story, and not judging it, if you know what I mean? Which says a lot about the masterful writing, and skillful narration.
It also forces the readers to come to their own conclusions, which while being slightly frustrating in the moment, makes for a really rewarding reading experience in the end.
And for that alone, I definitely recommend this desi, pacy, racy thriller to one and all!
- Shantala @ Shanaya Tales
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July 14, 2018
This book was not what I was expecting. It was Bollywood masala, and to be honest I stopped watching Bollywood awhile back. Because of the same reason why I didn’t like much of this book.
Let’s begin with the characters. They were pretty conflicted and complicated even though the need wasn’t there for many of them to be that complicated. There was an abundance of characters too which to me was too much, that it led to the confusion of as to who our MC is. Every character received this very special treatment that a MC gets, which would have worked if this was a multi-character book, which this is not. It just led to the increase in the length of the book dramatically might I add. The expanse of detailing. There was too much of description way too much of it for every single character. And their development. I did see some in Jasmeen but that ended as soon as it started. That’s why the book didn’t go too well for me.
The story line was good interesting and gripping enough but if Jasmeen’s character had been developed enough I would have enjoyed the book more and this review would have taken a different turn. Her character was complex, a dual-faced character perhaps or someone who had multiple personality disorder. At one point she is this charming young girl and the very second, she turns into this seductress that one cannot believe until you’re not reading correctly which I fortunately was. She is a very good manipulator, a very damn good one at that. She manipulates a number of people easily that too so perfectly they just fall into her plans like a dice falls from one’s hands. Still her character lacked a lot of development.
I did like the plot twists though and the ending when everything was revealed. It was a mixture of past and present playing together so it was confusing a bit for me. But in the end, it all played out well and I did enjoy it enough to complete it.
Thank you, Bloomsbury India, for sending me a copy for reviewing.
Let’s begin with the characters. They were pretty conflicted and complicated even though the need wasn’t there for many of them to be that complicated. There was an abundance of characters too which to me was too much, that it led to the confusion of as to who our MC is. Every character received this very special treatment that a MC gets, which would have worked if this was a multi-character book, which this is not. It just led to the increase in the length of the book dramatically might I add. The expanse of detailing. There was too much of description way too much of it for every single character. And their development. I did see some in Jasmeen but that ended as soon as it started. That’s why the book didn’t go too well for me.
The story line was good interesting and gripping enough but if Jasmeen’s character had been developed enough I would have enjoyed the book more and this review would have taken a different turn. Her character was complex, a dual-faced character perhaps or someone who had multiple personality disorder. At one point she is this charming young girl and the very second, she turns into this seductress that one cannot believe until you’re not reading correctly which I fortunately was. She is a very good manipulator, a very damn good one at that. She manipulates a number of people easily that too so perfectly they just fall into her plans like a dice falls from one’s hands. Still her character lacked a lot of development.
I did like the plot twists though and the ending when everything was revealed. It was a mixture of past and present playing together so it was confusing a bit for me. But in the end, it all played out well and I did enjoy it enough to complete it.
Thank you, Bloomsbury India, for sending me a copy for reviewing.
May 5, 2020
I picked up Rickie Khosla's debut offering sometime in September or October last year, after many people recommended it to me. Quite a few used the word unputdownable, but for me, it was more of a start and stop experience for many reasons, one being renovations at home. Still, I persisted with it. I'm glad I did.
Pretty Vile Girl is the story of Jazmeen, one of Bollywood's sought after stars. It's not a romance, which one might expect given the Bollywood background but it's a thriller. There are gory murders investigated by a cop, there's descriptive writing of sex (even abortion), dirty politics and power games, and yes, lots of deception.
I think the deception quite helped the tale with the twists and turns. When more than one character has an evil side, it becomes harder to guess what's next. That's definitely a plus side. I've read about casting couch in the film industry before so seeing that as part of the book perhaps helped it feel true to the setting as well.
A reason this was a start and stop experience for me was that there were many characters popping up after a while, and it became hard to keep track in my head. The different timeline to narration also didn't help. After a while, the interest began to wane, even though the narration itself was quite nice and easy to understand. If Rickie is bringing out a sequel, I'll definitely read it though.
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Pretty Vile Girl is the story of Jazmeen, one of Bollywood's sought after stars. It's not a romance, which one might expect given the Bollywood background but it's a thriller. There are gory murders investigated by a cop, there's descriptive writing of sex (even abortion), dirty politics and power games, and yes, lots of deception.
I think the deception quite helped the tale with the twists and turns. When more than one character has an evil side, it becomes harder to guess what's next. That's definitely a plus side. I've read about casting couch in the film industry before so seeing that as part of the book perhaps helped it feel true to the setting as well.
A reason this was a start and stop experience for me was that there were many characters popping up after a while, and it became hard to keep track in my head. The different timeline to narration also didn't help. After a while, the interest began to wane, even though the narration itself was quite nice and easy to understand. If Rickie is bringing out a sequel, I'll definitely read it though.
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March 17, 2018
A Much Needed Breath Of Fresh Air In Indian Thriller Writing
A hard hitting plot and a fluid narrative which is ruthlessly bold. There is no mincing of words. No camouflage. Rickie has laid bare the darker side of the struggle so many of us face, at all levels of life, to survive. One can feel the deep understanding of human emotions and relationships that the author has portrayed. The murky streets of desire in the underbelly of our society, the cut throat ways to get to the top, the inhuman and totally dispassionate thirst for power and money and in between all this the frality of human life.
It's a thick book by Indian Standards of a thriller but not once I lost the track even though there are several characters, sub plots and backstories. Frankly, for once I wasn't able to guess the twist at the end. Sometimes one has to make a few characters larger than life and keep the others in the shadows to add that extra zing to the plot. All that overdose of sex, sleeze and gore makes sense when the suspense is revealed. This is re enge and retribution at it's best.
I appreciate that Rickie has pushed the envelope by including some very intrinsic yet hushed aspects like bi curiosity etc .. this is a big step in Indian thriller writing and I hope to see some more work from him soon. Excellent editing too. Well don. I give 4/5 to this stunner.
A hard hitting plot and a fluid narrative which is ruthlessly bold. There is no mincing of words. No camouflage. Rickie has laid bare the darker side of the struggle so many of us face, at all levels of life, to survive. One can feel the deep understanding of human emotions and relationships that the author has portrayed. The murky streets of desire in the underbelly of our society, the cut throat ways to get to the top, the inhuman and totally dispassionate thirst for power and money and in between all this the frality of human life.
It's a thick book by Indian Standards of a thriller but not once I lost the track even though there are several characters, sub plots and backstories. Frankly, for once I wasn't able to guess the twist at the end. Sometimes one has to make a few characters larger than life and keep the others in the shadows to add that extra zing to the plot. All that overdose of sex, sleeze and gore makes sense when the suspense is revealed. This is re enge and retribution at it's best.
I appreciate that Rickie has pushed the envelope by including some very intrinsic yet hushed aspects like bi curiosity etc .. this is a big step in Indian thriller writing and I hope to see some more work from him soon. Excellent editing too. Well don. I give 4/5 to this stunner.
February 27, 2018
This book had attention from all my senses from the very first page.
It is not a small book but a very quick read. I was so curious to find out all missing pieces of the puzzle that I finished reading this book in a day. I could not put it down at all.
I loved the protagonist so much. She is a deep character full of flesh and blood. She is totally mesmerizing and hypnotosing and what not. I loved how she turns every single mishap that happens to her in her favour and stops at nothing to have what she wants.
The book brings out many nasty truths in the life of people who dream to make it big in a big city like Mumbai. It also gives a glimpse of the ugly side of film industry and how just your hardwork and looks is not enough to touch stardom. Also the book deals with an amazing theme that I personally loved. It portrays how nothing is impossible for a daring woman.
Well, to conclude I am totally haunted by the protagonist and her wild nature that I cant stop pondering over. Totally Awestruck.
Complete review in https://ovicandid.wordpress.com/2018/...
It is not a small book but a very quick read. I was so curious to find out all missing pieces of the puzzle that I finished reading this book in a day. I could not put it down at all.
I loved the protagonist so much. She is a deep character full of flesh and blood. She is totally mesmerizing and hypnotosing and what not. I loved how she turns every single mishap that happens to her in her favour and stops at nothing to have what she wants.
The book brings out many nasty truths in the life of people who dream to make it big in a big city like Mumbai. It also gives a glimpse of the ugly side of film industry and how just your hardwork and looks is not enough to touch stardom. Also the book deals with an amazing theme that I personally loved. It portrays how nothing is impossible for a daring woman.
Well, to conclude I am totally haunted by the protagonist and her wild nature that I cant stop pondering over. Totally Awestruck.
Complete review in https://ovicandid.wordpress.com/2018/...
July 19, 2018
Jazmeen is holding on a secret. A secret that can create quite a turmoil! But how can a Bollywood diva change the course of the whole Nation?!?
I devoured the lines one after another as I sat to read this intense thriller loaded with high voltage action and drama. With a fast – paced, fiery narrative, the author will keep the readers glued to the book till the end! However, if you are not a fan of blood and gore, maybe skip the chilling parts, but not the whole book itself as you don’t want to miss this well – written mystery!
A plot inter – laced with the worlds of the Film Industry and Politics, in the end I can say that, the book provides a glimpse to the pretty, vile world we live in!
I devoured the lines one after another as I sat to read this intense thriller loaded with high voltage action and drama. With a fast – paced, fiery narrative, the author will keep the readers glued to the book till the end! However, if you are not a fan of blood and gore, maybe skip the chilling parts, but not the whole book itself as you don’t want to miss this well – written mystery!
A plot inter – laced with the worlds of the Film Industry and Politics, in the end I can say that, the book provides a glimpse to the pretty, vile world we live in!
May 3, 2018
It is an easy read and a good way to pass time.
July 1, 2018
Rickie Khosla is India's answer to Sidney Sheldon, who was a favourite during my College years with his trademark racy plot with delicious servings of sex, oomph, mystery and thrill. When I learned that Bloomsbury was going to publish Khosla's debut novel, half of my review was settled.
The story follows the life of the protagonist, Jazmeen who is pretty vile, pretty and more; In fact, while reading the book, I could imagine a Bollywood film being unraveled before my eyes. With multiple minor plots connecting to the main plot of Jazmeen's life, the narration swings forth between the past and the present with dexterity and not once did I feel lost or confused with the names and places - I guess there lies the author's skill and penchant for a complex plot. Even though the tome seems overwhelming at the first glance, it is a breezy and easy read which is unputdownable - so much so, I completed PVG in a day (in spite of my chores remaining unattended). It has been a long time since I had read a racy thriller and I'm happy that I picked up Khosla's book. Every single character is crafted with care and not once the plot wavers or slows down - to maintain the the pace of a thriller is an art by itself and Khosla is a master of it.
If you enjoy a racy plot with twists and turns, pick up PVG and it will not disappoint.
The story follows the life of the protagonist, Jazmeen who is pretty vile, pretty and more; In fact, while reading the book, I could imagine a Bollywood film being unraveled before my eyes. With multiple minor plots connecting to the main plot of Jazmeen's life, the narration swings forth between the past and the present with dexterity and not once did I feel lost or confused with the names and places - I guess there lies the author's skill and penchant for a complex plot. Even though the tome seems overwhelming at the first glance, it is a breezy and easy read which is unputdownable - so much so, I completed PVG in a day (in spite of my chores remaining unattended). It has been a long time since I had read a racy thriller and I'm happy that I picked up Khosla's book. Every single character is crafted with care and not once the plot wavers or slows down - to maintain the the pace of a thriller is an art by itself and Khosla is a master of it.
If you enjoy a racy plot with twists and turns, pick up PVG and it will not disappoint.
April 14, 2023
Why? Like really this book is not popular? I had a vibe of seven husbands of Evelyn hugo after seeing the cover but really enjoyed a book after so long. Some paragraphs i just skipped because it was to emotional but seriously a must must read.
The protagonist like a killer and a superb character.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The protagonist like a killer and a superb character.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
April 5, 2018
I read this book in the month of Jan, and my expectations of crime, murder and suspense have gone really high all because of this book. I have definitely set it as the bar for other books in this genre that I am going to read this year.
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March 16, 2018
The book was a great read, a very smooth and fast one. I can recommend it to anyone who love mystery and good intertwined plots. Also if you like high profile stories this book can be your next pick.
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