**"Age of Vice"** by Deepti Kapoor is a sweeping and immersive novel set against the backdrop of contemporary India, exploring themes of wealth, corruption, and the intertwining lives of its characters. The story opens with a shocking tragedy: a speeding Mercedes plows into a crowd, killing five people, leaving behind a traumatized servant who cannot explain the series of events that led to this fatal incident. As the narrative unfolds, Kapoor skillfully shifts through time and perspective, delving into the opulent yet dangerous world of the Wadia family, whose vast fortune masks a web of deceit and violence.
Central to the story are three compelling characters: Ajay, the watchful servant striving for a better life; Sunny, the reckless playboy heir obsessed with outshining his father; and Neda, a journalist torn between her moral compass and her attraction to the chaos surrounding the Wadia family. As their lives become increasingly entangled in a world of lavish parties, predatory business dealings, and political machinations, the stakes rise dramatically. Kapoor balances the intensity of a crime thriller with the emotional depth of a family saga, transporting readers from rural Uttar Pradesh to the bustling streets of New Delhi. **"Age of Vice"** is a captivating exploration of love, ambition, and the high cost of corruption, making it a binge-worthy read that resonates well beyond its pages.
Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.
Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.
Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Page 1 of 1 Start over
Popular Highlights in this book
“You are who you are, the past is gone. It’s the present you must master now.”Highlighted by 349 Kindle readers- And now a chord connects him to the child he once was. Time and space folded over, as if to erase the life in between.Highlighted by 193 Kindle readers
- Ajay is the beating heart of Sunny’s world. Wordless, faceless, content.Highlighted by 136 Kindle readers
About the author
Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor
Crime Gangster/Mafia Fiction, Family Drama, Literary Fiction Non-linear Timeline 400+ pages Glamorous International 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ One-Liner: Seductive wealth, power, and drugs; deepening corruption and shocking violence. The Plot: Ajay is a servant that has gone through heartache after heartache. A loyal good and dedicated man with focus. He wants to save his family from the pain they have endured. Neda, an investigative journalist who digs too deep into the corruption surrounding India’s pressing issues and has become trapped in the controlling corruption by her heart. Sunny is eager to live up to his powerful father’s name. He is willing to do anything to get it, even sacrificing what he holds most dear to him. These three character’s lives are intertwined and with each decision, affects the others’. What I Thought and Felt: I loved this book! Ok, so it’s a long like most people say and they’re right when they say the story could be written in half as many pages BUT if that were done, the atmosphere, the well fleshed out characters, the pacing, and the character arches would all be LOST. If the book was as half as long, it wouldn’t be as interesting and detailed. I loved the deep well thought out characters. The setting was so alive, I felt as if I had travelled to India myself and could smell the street food, see the wild sun setting, the many hues of colors. The plot was deeper than I originally expected and I’m glad for it. I felt so concerned for these characters. I was rooting for some and crying for others. Even though I did not relate 100% with these characters, that’s the beauty of diversity, right? None of us are 100% exact. So even though I have never been through what these characters went through or relate with their personalities, I still found myself caring deeply for them. The pacing was slow but it was meant to be that way. A slow burn. But in that slow burn, you find treasures of intimate details that shoot back later in the story like Easter eggs. Overall, the book was a fantastic read! I loved all of it. It does have a LOT of drugs, alcoholism, smoking, etc, but what do you expect from a crime fiction?? Duh! Conclusion: I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait for the next in the trilogy! If you live a deep, intimate, slow-burn, character focused, crime thriller, you’ll find it in Deepti Kapoor’s: Age of Vice.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.
Top reviews from other countries
-
- Corinne04Reviewed in France on August 26, 2023
Very disturbing as brilliantly written
-
