Stars Over Sunset Boulevard by Susan Meissner
Stars Over Sunset Boulevard by Susan Meissner- 400 pages ARC courtesy of Netgalley Book Blurb: Los Angeles, Present Day. When an iconic hat worn by Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With the Wind ends up in Christine McAllister’s vintage clothing boutique by mistake, her...
We Never Asked For Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
We Never Asked For Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh- 320 pages Book Blurb: For fourteen years, Letty Espinosa has worked three jobs around San Francisco to make ends meet while her mother raised her children—Alex, now fifteen, and Luna, six—in their tiny apartment on a...
The Devil In Jerusalem by Naomi Ragen
The Devil In Jerusalem by Naomi Ragen- 304 pages Book Blurb: Two brothers are admitted to Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital with horrific injuries. Their mother, a young American, devoutly recites Psalms at the bedside, refusing to answer any questions. Brought in...
The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian
The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian- 336 pages ARC courtesy of NetGalley Book Blurb: When Kristin Chapman agrees to let her husband, Richard, host his brother’s bachelor party, she expects a certain amount of debauchery. She brings their young daughter to Manhattan for...
House Of Thieves by Charles Belfoure
House Of Thieves by Charles Belfoure – 432 pages Book Blurb: In 1886 New York, a respectable architect shouldn’t have any connection to the notorious gang of thieves and killers that rules the underbelly of the city. But when John Cross’s son racks up an...Shop on Amazon Here!
Wind and Truth: Book Five of the Stormlight Archive (The Stormlight Archive, 5)
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The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar is another excellent example of creating a novel with richly layered characters while comparing Indian and American lifestyles. ![]()
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In this story, Remy returns to Bombay, which he has dubbed the museum of failures, as he sees his native country through the lens of his American life. He’s there to meet his friend’s niece with the hopes of adopting her baby, as he and his wife are unable to conceive. This innocuous trip turns into a much more complex time as Remy is hit with roadblocks time and time again.![]()
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It’s the story about Remy and his mother that really got to me. He lived a life of never measuring up and feeling quite unloved by her. Through their time together in Bombay, he learns critical information that allows him to see her in a more thoughtful and understanding way. This time away has brought what’s left of his shattered family back together.![]()
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His trip extends much longer than anticipated and he realizes the value of being home. His American wife Kathy seemed too good to be true, but I did like their relationship, born of trust and equality. Remy’s life as a poet was buried away, but through his visit in India, he realizes the importance of doing work you love, not just working for a higher paycheck.![]()
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Overall, this was a satisfying read and one that fans of Umrigar will appreciate. Her last book, Honor, along with The Space Between Us, are my two favorites of hers. I haven’t met an Umrigar book I didn’t enjoy!![]()
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