Synopses & Reviews
When Vikram invites three of his college friends to his son's graduation from MIT, they accept out of obligation and curiosity, viewing the party as a twenty-fifth reunion of sorts. Village genius Vikram, now the founder of a lucrative computer company, is having the party against his son's wishes. Frances and Jay regret accepting: Frances, a real estate agent, hasn't sold a house in a year; Jay's middle management job isn't brag worthy; and their daughter is failing the eleventh grade. Lali plans to hide the fact that her once-happy marriage is crumbling because her American husband is discovering his Jewish roots. Each had left UCLA expecting to be successful and have even more successful children. At Vikram's Newport Beach mansion, the showmanship they anticipate dissolves as each is forced to deal with his or her own problems. The follow-up to A Good Indian Wife, Anne Cherian's novel resonates with the poignancy of real life colliding with expectations unmet.
Review
"Starred review. ...Cherian's straightforward storytelling is riveting and rarely goes amiss... and the climax is fervent." Publishers Weekly
Review
"Starred review. ...Cherian’s straightforward storytelling is riveting and rarely goes amiss... and the climax is fervent." Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
A moving story that redefines the meaning of family, friendship, and success among a group of first-generation Indian immigrants.
About the Author
Anne Cherian was born and raised in Jamshedpur, India. She is the author of A Good Indian Wife. Anne graduated from Bombay and Bangalore Universities and received graduate degrees in journalism and comparative literature from the University of California, Berkeley. She lives in Los Angeles, California, and visits India regularly.