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bekahnowak's review against another edition
4.0
I usually don't like short stories, but I really liked this one.
lukedaloop's review against another edition
2.0
I mean, it's not bad. I just didn't enjoy it. They weren't stories I cared about, and they format didn't enable enough time to really develop the characters enough to make me care over the course of them.
glendaleereads's review against another edition
3.0
The first and last stories were my favorite. The other two in between left me confused and bored and rushing to their ending.
minvanwin's review against another edition
2.0
These stories fell flat. Nothing ever quite rang true, though many moments came close. It was frustrating because while the writing was quite competent, the stories didn't carry the emotional weight they promised. Maybe tomorrow I'll reconsider and give this 3 stars instead of 2, but I don't imagine any of the stories really resonating for that long.
kikiramone's review against another edition
4.0
Stories are a bit uneven, but I really loved her writing and character studies. So glad this was a long-owned book that quarantine forced me to pick up off my shelf. Definitely hoping to read more of her!
crazytourists_books's review against another edition
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A lovely short story, but too short, unfortunately. I wanted more...
litjrzygrl's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like I missed something in each of the stories.
dawnalley's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful book of short stories involving girls on or from the Indian subcontinent. The first (title) story was the best, about an American girl who becomes an Indian man's lover.
sparklesandnargles's review against another edition
2.0
I think, my problem with this book is the fact that it's just so....hard to grasp at first, so you kinda lose your focus on it. It's not bad, but, you know.