Review: The Assassin’s Song, by M.G. Vassanji
The Assassin’s Song by M.G. Vassanji My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Assassin’s Song, by M.G. Vassanji comes with an impressive list of literary accolades, having been shortlisted for the Giller and the GG. Yet, for my part, there is a definite lack of simpatico or connection with Vassanji’s tale. The novel is set in India from Partition to the devastating religious violence of the early 21st century, following the timeless theme of father/son…