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red_magpie's review against another edition
4.0
Indians in Fiji? Who knew? Also I now know about bunny chow.
I enjoyed this book, particularly the way in which the author told a personal family tale while simultaneously telling the story of one of the world's great disaporas.
I enjoyed this book, particularly the way in which the author told a personal family tale while simultaneously telling the story of one of the world's great disaporas.
afox98's review against another edition
4.0
A deep dive into the author’s heritage and how it was shaped by the Indian diaspora through the pre-colonial times to modern day. She traces her ancestors and relatives from India to Fiji, South Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and the US, and beautifully describes how they’ve attempted to meld their lives in those new places with their history in India. Great mix of personal storytelling and the historical events happening in those countries and continents and how they shape her family’s choices. Richly researched and vividly written, the book is dense but fascinating, especially if you have avid interest in the Indian culture.
jackieeh's review against another edition
3.0
This is an awesome, immersive look into one family's diaspora. Hajratwala traces her family back and across and in the process manages to tell approximately one million stories. Maybe too many to keep track of. Still a pleasure to read.
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