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Feels like I have been reading this book too long

The chapter on falling in love with improv is making me miss my theatre class

Finished. I liked the author's note very much

Not the best book to bring on vacation as hard to stay happy when reading about families in poverty and widespread corruption that keeps things from improving

Baby fell asleep in the car; I did not want to take him out, so I got drive thru breakfast and went to library. He napped in the car. I ate, tried unsuccessfully to nap, and read for 30 minutes. Life is lovely!

Progress and regression

The effort and determination to climb to middle class powerfully juxtaposed against systems and society that are hard to change

Abdul's story is so moving. I appreciate how he is inspired by the Master

Intense police station scenes

Wow, people in power using others' fears to get ahead really is universal.

Intense passages about sex as currency

Hard to get pumped for reading about poverty and distress after exhausting days

Never thought of a slum as a political tool. The character of Asha is interesting

Intense beginning

Library due date came fast. The format of the book makes stopping and starting easier

Every mother needs a wife-- hell yes!

Short story format works well for my limited reading time

Love reading about the start of a great adventure

Church corruption

Crazy ending. Worth paying find to finish in time for book club

High stakes and intense sibling rivalry

So much drama

Even with all the challenges of parenthood, I cannot imagine giving up my kids. Hard passage to reas

Romace, jealousy, and architecture

Romace, jealousy, and architecture

I want to see the Taj Mahal again

Starting to feel tedious

Historical soap opera