The Bandit Queens

I had no idea what to expect having (as usual) not read the blurb beforehand - I don't even know where I came across this! Anyway, it was a good fun read, with lots of dark humour and unexpected events.
I enjoyed looking up the Indian phrases to get a bit more depth and understanding (thanks Google).
I've since read some negative reviews and can understand where they are coming from (accusations of stereotyping and poverty porn) but I find this quite a harsh take. I found it uplifting and educational with the right amount of tragicomedy.