The Secret Stealers by Jane Healey
The Secret Stealers by Jane Healey – 456 pages ARC from Get Red PR for an honest review Book Blurb: Anna Cavanaugh is a restless young widow and brilliant French teacher at a private school in Washington, DC. Everything changes when she’s recruited into the Office of...
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray – 576 pages ARC from Berkley and Netgalley for an honest review Book Blurb: Most castles are protected by men. This one by women. A founding mother… 1774. Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette becomes her...
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn– 528 pages ARC courtesy of author and Edelweiss Book Blurb: 1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, American college girl Charlie St. Clair is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family....
Sisi: Empress On Her Own by Allison Pataki
Sisi: Empress On Her Own by Allison Pataki – 464 pages ARC from The Dial Press in exchange for an honest review. Book Blurb: Married to Emperor Franz Joseph, Elisabeth—fondly known as Sisi—captures the hearts of her people as their “fairy queen,” but beneath that...
This Is How I’d Love You by Hazel Woods
This Is How I’d Love You: A Novel by Hazel Woods – 320 pages Book Blurb: As the Great War rages, an independent young woman struggles to sustain love—and life—through the power of words.It’s 1917 and America is on the brink of World War I. After Hensley...Shop on Amazon Here!
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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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