By reading the back cover of the book you might  get the idea that this book is about two different women in two different countries. Far from that, I think they turn out to have parallel lives, deprived of ambition, love and interests.

I find there is more to this story than meets the eye; cultural references are scattered all over the book: values, beliefs, gender, status… Don’t miss the opportunity to read it.

Comments, articles and presentations on any topic related to the story will be welcomed.

Some ideas:

• Similarities and differences between Arun’s mother and Mrs Patton.
• Similarities and differences between Uma and Melanie.
• Religion, which in the book is mainly seen through the eyes of Mira-masi.
• Gender differences: Arun vs Aruna/Uma.
• Any topic related to the countries where the story is set: customs, languages…

This video might be helpful.

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