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nuhafariha's review
4.0
This collection is like getting a box of Indian sweets. Some are brightly decorated but taste awful while others, the unadorned and overlooked, linger in the mouth long after. What is particularly admirable is that the collection attempts to address not only the South Asian diaspora post 1965 immigration reform, but also the diaspora born of indentured laborers in the Caribbean and beyond, addressing complicated questions of cultural authenticity and hegemony in the creation of a diasporic desi identity.
lauraisntwilder's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kanika_reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
It’s a short story collections from various South Asian origin authors. Some are great , some are passable. I had fun reading Salman Rushdie, Anita Desai, Jhumpa Lahiri and Kirpal Singh’s stories.
Almost all stories gives an Indian immigrant experience’s perspective in one way or other. People who are away from home currently would find this books a bit reflective and nostalgic.
Almost all stories gives an Indian immigrant experience’s perspective in one way or other. People who are away from home currently would find this books a bit reflective and nostalgic.
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