Fiction
Verdict: Read it
I'm a huge sucker for stories that follow families for generations and highlight how success is both found and lost based on decisions that people make. The author has done this very well with this book.
A new Authoress for me, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni has rapidly become a favorite of mine. Delving into ambition, success, and the price it can extract from human relationships, it's a thoughtful piece. Jumping back and forth between time periods highlights the difference in priorities, definition of success, and the expectations of personal relationships. This novel follows the rise and fall of a family that develops a very successful sweet shop and wealth, which then ebbs. Cross generational secrets and mental health issues are also examined, much needed subjects to be breached in India.
Do read this. I look forward to reading more things from Ms. Divakaruni.
Becky
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