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A review by rachelbookdragon
You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins
4.0
4.5 stars. This book made me laugh throughout and feel wistful at the end, not wanting it to end. I’m embarrassed to say how long this book has been on my TBR, since before it was even published. I knew I’d love it and I was right. It was the perfect intergenerational story, transcending three generations as they moved to America and balanced their Indian/Bengali heritage with what it means to be an American.
Five voices were highlighted, hearing the story from their perspective, and instantly drawing you in as a reader as their hopes, dreams, and fears play out over the years as you see their lives and the lives of their children unfold over decades from the 70s to 9/11 and beyond.
I really enjoyed the storytelling and the magic of coming of age, strong women changing the world and exploring their passion, and love overcoming challenges and expectations. The discussions of grief, being mixed race, and becoming American while not losing your identity were all strong subjects.
I recommend this historical fiction story for anyone who loves exploring generations within a family and seeing character growth over time and a bit of falling in love.
Five voices were highlighted, hearing the story from their perspective, and instantly drawing you in as a reader as their hopes, dreams, and fears play out over the years as you see their lives and the lives of their children unfold over decades from the 70s to 9/11 and beyond.
I really enjoyed the storytelling and the magic of coming of age, strong women changing the world and exploring their passion, and love overcoming challenges and expectations. The discussions of grief, being mixed race, and becoming American while not losing your identity were all strong subjects.
I recommend this historical fiction story for anyone who loves exploring generations within a family and seeing character growth over time and a bit of falling in love.