Many thanks to NetGalley and Algonquin Books for the honor of reading the latest book by Thrity Umrigar - 5 glorious stars!
Indian American journalist Smita has returned to India to help out her fellow journalist, Shannon, complete a story. Smita swore she would never return to India after her family left for America when she was a teenager. Shannon was writing about the case of Meena, a Hindu woman who followed her heart to marry Abdul, a Muslim. Meena's family orchestrated a horrific attack on the couple because of the marriage, and Meena is trying her best to fight back to restore honor to her husband's name. Smita is suddenly faced with her own past, where Indian tradition rules over all.
What an amazing book this is - a definite must read for the new year! The author immerses you into the Indian culture, especially in small villages, where women have no say to their life path. That such horrific crimes still exist in this world in the name of honor should make every human being stand up in protest. I read this book with my heart in my throat - you will feel so much emotion for these characters. The title is so apt - honor has many different meanings and this book highlights them all. Can't recommend this one enough!
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