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The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey
5.0
How great is it when a novel lives up to its hype? I was so excited about this book and was thrilled to get a review copy via Netgalley, that it would be hard to not have some little sense of let down. But there is none.
Completely engaging from page one, the "Widows" tells an old story that is completely new. The variety of customs and beliefs in Bombay during the early 1920s is remarkable, as is everyone's ability to maneuver one thing or another. Sujata Massey makes no attempt to judge or modernize anything in the story--the customs are what they are. The story has depth and surprises, and Massey's new character, Perveen Mistry, is appealing and believable.
More good news--"The Widows of Malabar Hill" comes out on Tuesday. Grab a copy and enjoy!
Completely engaging from page one, the "Widows" tells an old story that is completely new. The variety of customs and beliefs in Bombay during the early 1920s is remarkable, as is everyone's ability to maneuver one thing or another. Sujata Massey makes no attempt to judge or modernize anything in the story--the customs are what they are. The story has depth and surprises, and Massey's new character, Perveen Mistry, is appealing and believable.
More good news--"The Widows of Malabar Hill" comes out on Tuesday. Grab a copy and enjoy!