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I loved this collection of short stories. I love the complexity of characters and their motivations. The author explores the universal issues of our time--the effects of grief and loss, missed connections and silences, separation and alienation against the background of her cultural background. The themes of all immigrant literature are here-the struggle between old values and new, finding an acceptable balance between the two, honoring the past while functioning in the present and preparing for
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The last story, "Hema and Kaushik", was utterly heartbreaking, but in one of those ways that feels cleansing and makes you want to cling on to your significant other at all cost.
"A choice of accommodations" reminded me of all the times perfectly planned romantic trips go awry, but they always end up being worth it and special in their own, unplanned way. ...more
"A choice of accommodations" reminded me of all the times perfectly planned romantic trips go awry, but they always end up being worth it and special in their own, unplanned way. ...more
Beautiful writing. Some of the stories really grabbed me and I was sorry to see them end so soon. Others did not, so I just enjoyed her beautiful writing.
Nice collection of short stories about Bengali's in the United States. Very good writer
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