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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “beautifully written story of three women whose lives intertwine once they emigrate to canada from india. their stories are real, and ultimately sad. historical upheavels of india also part of the story. it was my vote for the evergreen 2007 awards.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It0 of 1 members found this review helpful “I just couldn't get through this book. I found all the Indian names and terminology confusing and it just didn't grab me. It was highly recommended by a friend, but I finally gave up after about 150 pages.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This is not a story to be read if you are looking for a happy ending. A rich and enthralling story of the interweaving lives of three Indian women through the time of the partition of India. I had no idea about the history of the Sikhs in India, particularly the effect of partition on their lives and families. Even those who were able to start a new life in Canada were deeply affected by the historical events happening in their land of birth. It would have been nice if there was one happy story, or even resolved story, amongst the three, but tragedy definitely hit all of their lives. So sad - devastating in fact!”
Heather B wrote this review Wednesday, April 4, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“4 STARS I loved it...great interweaving of Vancouver (Canada) and Punjab (India). This novel means a little more to me as 1984 was a tragedy that banded and separated Sikhs all over the world. Badami's characters are again engrossing and so realistic. ”
Kris wrote this review Sunday, October 16, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“I just couldn't get through this book. I found all the Indian names and terminology confusing and it just didn't grab me. It was highly recommended by a friend, but I finally gave up after about 150 pages.”
Irene Puzinas wrote this review Tuesday, April 19, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A story of three women - intertwined and connected - playing out against the backdrop of the 1985 Kanishka bombing, the assassination of Indira Gandhi, the Sikh riots in Punjab...
Arpita Dey wrote this review Thursday, June 4, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Well-researched and too real at places. Anita Rao-Badami manages to pull the heart-strings with this one alright.”
“I wasn't sure what to expect after her first book, A Hero's Walk, which I absolutely loved. But this one is also moving, beautifully-written, and emotional without being melodramatic.”
Gayatri K wrote this review Saturday, November 1, 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“beautifully written story of three women whose lives intertwine once they emigrate to canada from india. their stories are real, and ultimately sad. historical upheavels of india also part of the story. it was my vote for the evergreen 2007 awards. ”
elspbeth wrote this review Friday, October 12, 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wonderful writer. Great sentimentality. Tugs at your heart. Just loved the book”
anuradha wrote this review Thursday, September 27, 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Nominated for the 2007 Ontario Library Association Evergreen Award.
AndreaGordon wrote this review Friday, May 4, 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Chronicles the life of one Sikh family with the backdrop of Indian history from partition through the Indira Gandhi years to the Air India crash. Events and action takes place in British Columbia in the immigrant community and in India. A glimpse in to another culture and place.”
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