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Mary
Book Bingo - set in a country I've never visited (India)

This was a heavy read (themes of rape & domestic violence, generational poverty, and racism to name a few), seemingly without hope or redemption for the two lead characters, but I really fell in love with them. And oh my goodness, the writing is beautiful.

I understand the sequel offers a more hopeful ending and I look forward to reading it.
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