A good, quick read that is very moving. It involves issues of family, relationships, and Indian and American cultures. There also some very delicious sounding recipes for fusion cuisine based on Indian food! Devi attempts suicide, only to be rescued by the last person she wants to see- her mother. She then refuses to speak and begins cooking up wild fusion cuisine concoctions, when she had never shown any interest in cooking before. Family history and secrets spill out as the family tries to learn why Devi chose to do what she did.