326 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616209957
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Publication date: 04 January 2022
Description
In this riveting and immersive novel, bestselling author Thrity Umrigar tells the story of two couples and the sometimes dangerous and heartbreaking challenges of love across a cultural divide. Indian American journalist Smita has returned to Ind...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,438 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
challenging 55%
reflective 47%
dark 45%
tense 36%
informative 21%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 18% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Sexual assault326 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616209957
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Publication date: 04 January 2022
Description
In this riveting and immersive novel, bestselling author Thrity Umrigar tells the story of two couples and the sometimes dangerous and heartbreaking challenges of love across a cultural divide. Indian American journalist Smita has returned to Ind...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,438 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
challenging 55%
reflective 47%
dark 45%
tense 36%
informative 21%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 18% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Sexual assault