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The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar - 4 stars (Subdue)
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I am excited about this - and well, I actually own a copy too. I love her works so much, and got to meet her on line for a book group on Honor that was spectacular. Thank you for being the first to read this.
I agree she is a wonderful author. It's cool that you got to meet her online. I haven't read Honor yet, but it's on my TBR. I think you will enjoy this one, Amy.
Thanks for the stamp approval, Joy. you already know how I feel about this author. I am looking forward to this one
Yes, I remember! She is so great with characters and storyline. I'm sure you will like it.
I also have this one on my TBR, and I'm looking forward to reading it, as well as a couple of her other books I haven't read yet.
Another Trim Buddy Read perhaps?
Holy, moly! I just placed a hold on the book through my library system. I see that they have ordered 56 copies of the book and I am the 53rd person to request it. This is really unusual. Thrity is a local author here who has grown in popularity@Joy, I've ordered the book due to the strength of your review.
Remy was born in India and moved to the US, where he met his wife, Kathy. They become aware of a situation in Remy’s hometown, where an unwed mother appears willing to allow them to adopt the child immediately after its birth. Remy travels to India. He meets the young woman, but all does not go as planned. He also finds that his mother’s health has deteriorated. He has bad memories of his childhood and has not had a good relationship with his mother. The storyline revolves around the adoption and a reconnection with his mother. He discovers family secrets that shed light on the reasons for his difficult childhood.
I read this book on the strength of other books I have read by this author. Umrigar excels at storytelling and character development, and this book is no exception. It kept my interest throughout, and the people seemed very real. Key topics include the cultural differences between India (particularly within the Parsi religion) and the US, parent-child relationships, and the aftermath of secret-keeping. It weaves in segments of the immigrant experience, where Remy does not feel completely at home in either his birthplace or his new county. It touches on themes of love, identity, forgiveness, and acceptance. It will appeal to those who enjoy well-written novels about family dynamics.