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Nancy H
Feb 20, 2021 rated it liked it
Anjali Bose is conflicted about what she wants for her future. On one hand, her father is insistent on finding her a husband and getting her married off in traditional Indian fashion. On the other hand, Anjali's goal for her life is to use her education and her good command of English to get a job in a call center and make some good money for herself. This is the story of what happens as she takes her future in hand and attempts to find a life for herself. There are lots of pitfalls and tragedie ...more
Kristen Iworsky
Jun 03, 2011 rated it liked it
I wavered between two or three stars. I felt no connection to the characters, and didn't like the main character, Anjali. ...more
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Nov 27, 2011 rated it it was ok
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Feb 01, 2014 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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