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AUTHOR Joshi, Alka
TITLE The Henna Artist
DATE READ 05/15/20
RATING 4/B
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GENRE/ PUB DATE/PUBLISHER / # OF Fiction/2020/hoopla-audio/10 hr 56 min
SERIES/STAND-ALONE SA
CHALLENGE Good Reads 2020 Reading Goal 93/120;
GROUP READ Reese W
TIME/PLACE 1950's India
CHARACTERS Lakshmi
COMMENTS Set in 1950's Jaipur, Lakshmi is married off at 15 to a man she is not happy with. She learns the art of henna as well as using herbs for women -- mostly to either aid a pregnancy or end one. She leaves an ...more
TITLE The Henna Artist
DATE READ 05/15/20
RATING 4/B
FIRST SENTENCE
GENRE/ PUB DATE/PUBLISHER / # OF Fiction/2020/hoopla-audio/10 hr 56 min
SERIES/STAND-ALONE SA
CHALLENGE Good Reads 2020 Reading Goal 93/120;
GROUP READ Reese W
TIME/PLACE 1950's India
CHARACTERS Lakshmi
COMMENTS Set in 1950's Jaipur, Lakshmi is married off at 15 to a man she is not happy with. She learns the art of henna as well as using herbs for women -- mostly to either aid a pregnancy or end one. She leaves an ...more
I enjoyed this one. more than I thought I would. I should trust my friends more :)
I enjoyed the historical aspect, the setting, and a glimpse into a lifestyle I don't know much about. I enjoyed the story, which culminated in a satisfying ending. ...more
I enjoyed the historical aspect, the setting, and a glimpse into a lifestyle I don't know much about. I enjoyed the story, which culminated in a satisfying ending. ...more
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This was a great beach read, and I finished in a single sitting. Engaging story, loved the imagery. Lacked substance.
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