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Mary
Oct 10, 2012 added it
Three Indian women, friends from childhood, try to reunite as one of them is dying. The vast differences in Indian women's lives is explored in this book by one of my favoiite authors.a ...more
Kristen Iworsky
Jul 24, 2012 rated it really liked it
I love Umrigar as a writer. I felt this book could have gone into more depth, but I always seem to feel that way when a book focuses on the lives of several persons, as this did with four main characters.
J
Jan 05, 2012 rated it it was ok
This book was fine. I had high hopes but it was rather predictable.
Beverly
Nov 22, 2011 rated it really liked it
Women's fiction with a literary edge.
Artful storytelling with vibrant characters
Eloquent language and fully-flushed characters draws you into the story.
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Dec 01, 2011 marked it as to-read
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Courtney
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Stacey
May 13, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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