The stories that make up this uniquely satisfying book are true
depictions of "the South Asian cultural experience" in North
America. Each one of her stories lay claim to a facet of life or
experiences that most immigrants to Canada and the US can relate to
in some form or another - especially those of South Asian origin.
My only beef with the stories and Lahiri as a storyteller and
moralist is that though she presents the injustice or conflict
faced by the main characters (usually an immigrant)in a very
truthful and unique way, she does not seem to provide an adequate
solution to the dilemmas faced by the characters. Some insight on
how the characters resolve the issues and conflicts would have been
appreciated as many of us are faced with very similar problems. An
excellent read and one that must be undertaken by anyone with any
immigrant experience at all.