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jennd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
bookgirl1209's review against another edition
3.0
A good read...the first third was totally engrossing and the last third roped me in again. But Somer, the American mother, annoyed me greatly in the middle. Whiny and unsure and entirely unrelatable - she got on my nerves. I mean, really, she's a pediatrician and so completely clueless when it comes to her own kid. The ending provided some redemption even though I would have liked to a slightly different one.
I loved the descriptions of Indian life and culture.
I'd probably bump this to three and half stars if I could.
shamsook's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. It felt honest and for the first time in a very long time, I felt that the use of multiple story-telling perspectives contributed greatly to the narrative. I enjoyed all of the characters... not all were likeable, but I understood them and think that they and their mentalities are very realistic. I also appreciate that the book celebrated Indian culture, but also acknowledged important social issues that are just as rooted in it.
annoyedbabe's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
whirlwind of emotions that i had while reading this. very well written.
tinaleser's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
cmem1789's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
eesti23's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was the very first book that I bought for my new Kindle. It had been on my wish-list for a few weeks when I saw it on a book club reading list and after downloading the preview I was hooked. To be honest, I would give this book 6 stars if I could. The characters, the challenges they each face and the journeys they go on bring you right into the book. How each person is interwoven into the other's story is well done and not at all confusing. There was a moment towards the end where I was worried everything was going to end in a very disappointing, anti-climatic fashion but this turned out not to be the case. I finished the last pages, turned off the Kindle and thought "wow, that was a great book!"
asl4u's review against another edition
3.0
Very nice book. It handled the social/cultural (parental) possibility of conflict very well. Good story line. Nice ending...
analovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful book. It really makes you count your blessings, especially as an Indian-American.