Review: The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi
The story's unique premise promises a captivating journey, but its flawed execution ultimately left me feeling disappointed and underwhelmed.
This review contains spoilers.
Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi's debut novel, The Centre, offers an intriguing exploration of language, culture, and identity. While the execution may be lacking, the underlying premise is strong. The novel presents a unique world where advanced language acquisition is a literal matter of life and death, forcing readers to consider how one person’s past can influence another’s future.
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