Helpful Score: 4
WONDERFUL BOOK! I read this book in one day, and could not put it down until I had finished it. One minute you're crying, the next you're laughing, the next you're troubled, etc. The story revolves around a single Indian woman who contemplates committing suicide, attempts it, is found by her mother before she dies, is transported to the hospital, and once released to her family, she refuses to speak; instead just cooking up a storm and creating new recipes. The story is sort of told from all angles of the family and takes on the issues of Indian women, etc. Very excellent read!
Helpful Score: 3
I loved this book! I have never cried so much while reading a book before. All but one chapter way toward the end had me reaching for my tissues. I think I resonated a bit with the main character and her state of mind. This storyline was very different from others in the same genre I've come across. There was alot going on with many characters dealing with their own personal issues, very down-to-earth, not your typical "Bollywood" story with singing and dancing. There are very serious topics being looked at here: suicide, abortion, miscarriage, childlessness, infidelity, war injuries, physical disability. Not sure the ending was satisfying enough for me given the weight of the story behind it, but everything else really hit home.
