A captivating, beautiful story of three generations of women learning how to maintain their identity and pride in their heritage as they live in North America.
Most of the story focuses on Tara and Sonia, Ranee's daughters, who immigrate from London to New York City in the early 1970's. Ranee's own story develops quietly in the background during the entire novel. The young ladies' struggle to fit into the American culture yet honor their Indian heritage is palpable.
I did not appreciate how white Americans were portrayed as materialistic and how being a Republican was a negative choice. The people of color, however, cared about human trafficking, environmental issues, and people in general.
I liked the sweet, solid relationship between Tara and Sonia. Refreshing to read about sisters who support and care for each other.
Points to discuss: prejudices, feminism, Democrat vs. Republican, early death of father, Indian culture
Category-"young adult"
-Borrowed from the library
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