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The Object of Your Affections
by Falguni Kothari
In college, Paris and Naira were best friends. At thirty, Paris is a successful attorney in a passionate marriage, while Naira is a widowed businesswoman. Naira's life is in shambles while Paris's is perfect - except that her husband, Neal, wants children and Paris very much does not. When Naira moves to New York in search of a fresh start, Paris asks her to serve as a gestational surrogate and co-parent, and the three friends begin to form a new kind of family.
The characters' journey toward parenthood is strongly informed by their cultural backgrounds. Neal is Scottish and Indian, Naira is Indian, and Paris is Indian-American. Each of their family's values and circumstances influence their responses to the surrogacy, and the characters must navigate their own need for familial acceptance.
I was initially interested in this book because the Paris and Naira's unconventional approach to motherhood, combined with their intense friendship, promised a thought-provoking and powerful read. However, the author (and her characters) managed to avoid any truly serious conflicts associated with motherhood or friendship. Instead, the story focused on the characters' families and careers. Despite that, I really enjoyed this book. The story was compelling and unique, and interesting in different ways than I expected.
The characters' journey toward parenthood is strongly informed by their cultural backgrounds. Neal is Scottish and Indian, Naira is Indian, and Paris is Indian-American. Each of their family's values and circumstances influence their responses to the surrogacy, and the characters must navigate their own need for familial acceptance.
I was initially interested in this book because the Paris and Naira's unconventional approach to motherhood, combined with their intense friendship, promised a thought-provoking and powerful read. However, the author (and her characters) managed to avoid any truly serious conflicts associated with motherhood or friendship. Instead, the story focused on the characters' families and careers. Despite that, I really enjoyed this book. The story was compelling and unique, and interesting in different ways than I expected.