This book is a collection of short stories that revolves around first and second generation of Indians in America. Though all short stories are independent, you will find the characteres interconnected within different stories which is real beauty of the book.
The debut book of Rishi Reddy includes stories about family feud between two brothers when younger one (Prakash) find the elder (Shankar) jobless, struggle of Retired Judge to adjust with new life after moving to America, development of Platonic relationship between Lakhmi and an american librarian, Rescue of young hindu girl who is visiting Hyderabad to learn Bhartnatyam by her Muslim driver at the time of riots induced after Babri Mosque incident, a father find himself in confrontation with his son's teacher after later refers Hindu deity - Lord Krishna as Satan and many more intriguing situations.
Rishi Reddy successfully depicts dilemma and struggle of each character, making the book - a must read. She also finds one of her stories- "Justice Shiva Ram Murthy" to be selected for Best American Short Stories 2005 list. Her stories have sense of loneliness, confliction,spirituality and affection.
Two thumbs Up for this poignant work.
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