Kiran Desai
Birth date: September 03, 1971
Kiran Desai's Books
Ugh such a chore to get through
The blurb on this book said"If book reviews just cut to the chase, this one would simply read: This is a terrific novel! Read it!" -- Ann Harleman, The Boston GlobeWell. How can I say no to that? I bought it, and tried to read it until the first half. It's full of eccentric characters, which I usual...
Truly lovely novel about people struggling to find their place in a world that roughly shoves them to and fro. Sometimes funny, but with an overarching feeling of deep sadness.Life wasn't single in its purpose ... or even in its direction.... The simplicity of what she had been taught wouldn't hold....
Ugh such a chore to get through
Liked this better than The God of Small Things. Easier to read and has bits of humor too despite its overall somber tone.
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