If you like mysteries, I just finished The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey. Set in 1920s India, the main character is loosely based on the first female Indian lawyer and it is a fantastic read. Literally my only complaint is that it is the first in a new series and the second book isn’t out yet. I am admittedly pretty ignorant about Indian history, religions, and politics, and much of Western media paints the region as fairly homogenous. This book shows the intersections of different cultures and throws in some feminism to really pique my interest. Massey also has another mystery series that centers on a Japanese-American art dealer that I have very much enjoyed.
It is surreal and bleak. I recommend reading with a light read or romcom on standby. I read it in short bursts. But it’s beautiful in a horrific kind of way.
I freaking love that book, but I had to put it down a couple of times because it really got to me! I’m still amazed by how her usage of words and description managed to get under my skin…
I think you’ll really like it, my sweetest @rukia !
Oh, this was wonderful to read..a very different perspective than what we get on dramas…any recommendations….I wish Noah had understood his mother a little more
@owl22, I didn’t think it was flowery… I’ll go back to the beginning to see if I can understand what you mean.
I love that reading is such an individual experience. We are all met where we are. That is one reason why I love to read so much!
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Rukia wants melona
July 29, 2018 at 10:06 AM
Thank you, @egads 💗💝 for recommending this excellent book!!
Now I want to read her first novel…
Any other recommendations are more then welcome!!
egads aka Dame Maggie
July 29, 2018 at 10:34 AM
I love it when people take and like my recommendations! It is a wonderful book.
Rukia wants melona
July 29, 2018 at 10:35 AM
The only problem is that now I need more like this..! 😁
egads aka Dame Maggie
July 29, 2018 at 11:06 AM
Right? I’ll let you know if I come across one.
If you like mysteries, I just finished The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey. Set in 1920s India, the main character is loosely based on the first female Indian lawyer and it is a fantastic read. Literally my only complaint is that it is the first in a new series and the second book isn’t out yet. I am admittedly pretty ignorant about Indian history, religions, and politics, and much of Western media paints the region as fairly homogenous. This book shows the intersections of different cultures and throws in some feminism to really pique my interest. Massey also has another mystery series that centers on a Japanese-American art dealer that I have very much enjoyed.
Rukia wants melona
July 29, 2018 at 11:13 AM
Thank you! Thank you!
I have very eclectic taste and read nearly every genre…
*hugs herself with a huge silly grin*
Bean Ní Rírá | feminist killjoy 😡
July 29, 2018 at 10:58 AM
Ooh. I’ve heard such good things. Will happily take note of any other recommendations you receive!
Rukia wants melona
July 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Okay. I’ll post the recommendations… as and when…
Bean Ní Rírá | feminist killjoy 😡
July 29, 2018 at 11:04 AM
If you haven’t read The Vegetarian by Han Jang, I recommend it.
Rukia wants melona
July 29, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Thank you!
I’ll look it up right away….
XD
*can’t stop grinning!*
Bean Ní Rírá | feminist killjoy 😡
July 29, 2018 at 11:18 AM
It is surreal and bleak. I recommend reading with a light read or romcom on standby. I read it in short bursts. But it’s beautiful in a horrific kind of way.
Rukia wants melona
July 29, 2018 at 11:23 AM
Doesn’t everyone read several books at the same time?
💖
natzillagorilla
July 29, 2018 at 5:09 PM
I freaking love that book, but I had to put it down a couple of times because it really got to me! I’m still amazed by how her usage of words and description managed to get under my skin…
I think you’ll really like it, my sweetest @rukia !
Rukia wants melona
July 29, 2018 at 11:26 AM
@egads & @beannirira,
Have you read ‘The Orphan Master’s Son’ by Adam Johnson?
Bean Ní Rírá | feminist killjoy 😡
July 29, 2018 at 11:39 AM
Yes! Sweet Jesus that was like deep diving into a nightmare.
Rukia wants melona
July 29, 2018 at 11:52 AM
It was beautifully written and horrific and haunting. Great literature indeed. So very moving…
egads aka Dame Maggie
July 29, 2018 at 11:52 AM
It’s on my bookshelf, but I haven’t opened it yet.
Rukia wants melona
July 29, 2018 at 11:54 AM
It is amazing. I was very moved by the simplicity and sheer courage.
gem28
July 29, 2018 at 11:36 AM
Oh, this was wonderful to read..a very different perspective than what we get on dramas…any recommendations….I wish Noah had understood his mother a little more
owl 🦉 🫰
July 29, 2018 at 12:01 PM
I couldn’t get past the flowery writing and details, though.
Rukia wants melona
July 29, 2018 at 12:16 PM
@owl22, I didn’t think it was flowery… I’ll go back to the beginning to see if I can understand what you mean.
I love that reading is such an individual experience. We are all met where we are. That is one reason why I love to read so much!