A review by gayathiri_rajendran
Paper Moon by Rehana Munir

4.0

I picked up this book on a whim just by looking at the title and the blurb and I was not disappointed. This is a book about family,love,loss and books. The story follows Fiza, a young woman who is left a tiny fortune to open a bookshop when her father passes away. Opening a bookshop was her father's wish and Fiza sees it through as she encounters several life changing experiences along the way.

The story takes place in Bombay and we feel as though we are taken through the streets of Bombay as the author mentions several iconic places in Bombay. I am not a resident of Bombay and yet I enjoyed reading tiny tidbits and nuances about them. People who live in Bombay can relate on a much greater level.

The story flows smoothly and though the writing is effortless, it does not feel very simple and is a pleasure to read. The book is very atmospheric and I loved the various literary references and jokes sprinkled throughout the book. I did feel that the ending was a bit rushed though.

The author made me feel like having a "Paper Moon" of my own some day. A heart warming read!