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The looping and repetition here is insane. It is sooo controlled and so deliberate. Everything keeps echoing back on itself and I’m just sitting here in awe of how precisely this is built. It is so rare that I get to enjoy such purposeful structure.

This is just beautifully structured. The movement between past and present is so smooth and controlled, and you can feel how deliberate every choice is. I’m honestly in awe of the craft here... it’s masterful.

It is one of those books where you just need to take time and bask in the craft.

Absolutely gorgeous writing. Roy's description is sumptuous, immersive, and so controlled. I’m in awe of the character work already. The few pages on Baby Kochamma, in particular, is a masterclass in quiet characterisation. It embodied show, don't tell. I'm so impressed so far.