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Review: Born Confused

Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tanuja Desai Hidier crafted a brilliant coming of age tale that is still relevant fifteen years later even after the landscape of the Indian American diaspora has changed so much. Dimple Lala's self discovery is interwoven with the rediscovery of her heritage through enchanting metaphors like photography, music, and dance. Dimple's relationships with each character are intricate and grounded in reality. Though it's categorized as a young adult romance, it is so much more than that. I first picked up Born Confused when I saw a bindi on a book cover in Barnes & Nobel but as a 13 year old, I was too young to recognize it as a masterpiece. I'm so glad that I gave this novel another chance and would highly recommend it.

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Review: Nectar in a Sieve

Nectar in a Sieve by Kamala Markandaya
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A brutally honest portrayal of rural Indian society, the effects of colonialism, and the lives of village folk who endure endless tragedies. It examines the life of a woman in a patriarchal society and her relationships with her husband, children, and various other women and men in her life. Rukmini, the narrator, reflects on her life filled with tragedy, loss, poverty, and love through immersive and palpable language.

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