The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar - 4 Stars

[Diana]

This book was a bit tricky for me to read. The use of Indian names for people and things confused me at times. But the story itself was exciting and kept me interested until the end.

The book tells us about Bhima, a poor Indian woman who takes care of her 17-year-old granddaughter and works in the house of a rich widow named Sera. It was interesting to learn about a society where your social status matters so much. The depiction of Sera's refusal to allow Bhima a seat on her sofa or any chair, instead compelling her to crouch, was particularly poignant.

The author skillfully employed dual storylines, alternating between the past and the present. Even though this is a common way of writing now, it worked well in this book. The effect was akin to eavesdropping on individuals as they reminisced about their past. And I could see how things happening in the present could conjure up certain memories.

[Joanne]

Glad you liked it Diana, she has become one of favorite authors

[Joy D]

I am so glad you enjoyed this too, Diana! JoAnne and I are fans of Thrity Umrigar. There is a second book (part of a duology) called The Secrets Between Us, which I gave 5 stars.

[Diana]

Joy D wrote: "I am so glad you enjoyed this too, Diana! JoAnne and I are fans of Thrity Umrigar. There is a second book (part of a duology) called The Secrets Between Us, which I gave 5 stars."

Really? The next one is even better? It's great because I added it to my TBR right after finishing the first.

[Joy D]

Yes! I thought so. I liked the first a lot and loved the second.

[Joanne]

I also loved the second book-Also Honor which I cannot get to link , was one of my favorites this year

[Diana]

Joanne wrote: "I also loved the second book-Also Honor which I cannot get to link , was one of my favorites this year"

This one also has a place on my TBR! Now the only thing left is to get to those novels and read them)