I once read in Newsweek where someone commented that this was one of the books that looked good on the bookshelf but that no one really read. I wanted to write about it because I disagree with that and think it has a lot to offer. The language uses a lot of imagery that might [...]
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Sister of My Heart by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
This is the story about cousins, Anju and Sudha, who were born on the same day after their mothers learned that their fathers died on a ruby hunting expedition. These cousins were raised together and formed a bond as tight as sisters. Their mothers were very protective of them throughout their lives. Anju’s mother is [...]
Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri
The Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri is a collection of short stories that reminded me very much of Interpreter of Maladies. Jhumpa Lahiri touches on some of the same themes such as the immigration experience for Indians, arranged marriages and love marriages, and the Americanization of generations and how they interact with older generations. Since [...]