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A review by rmarcin
The Windfall by Diksha Basu
3.0
A light read about keeping up with the Joneses. This story is set primarily in India, and sometimes in NY, and is about a family with newly acquired wealth from the sale of a business. Mr. Jha is consumed with impressions of wealth, moving to a wealthier neighborhood, purchasing a Mercedes, purchasing a sofa with Swarovski crystals, etc. in an effort to impress his new neighbors. His wife is not nearly as excited about making the move. Their son is struggling to finish his MBA in NY and trying to keep his American girlfriend a secret.
This story is all about what other people think instead of finding what matters most to you and pursuing it.
It was cute and funny at times, but I was hoping for more from this novel. To me, it just went on too long. Be true to yourself - and don't care what others think! You will be much happier if you follow this in your life.
This story is all about what other people think instead of finding what matters most to you and pursuing it.
It was cute and funny at times, but I was hoping for more from this novel. To me, it just went on too long. Be true to yourself - and don't care what others think! You will be much happier if you follow this in your life.