Book description
More than a decade since her bestselling novel, The Space Between Us, Thrity Umrigar continues Bhima's unforgettable story in this stunning sequel.
"The women at the heart of this novel inhabit the harsh world of the urban Indian poor, and struggle separately and together for dignity and survival. Thrity Umrigar…
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1 author picked The Secrets Between Us as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Parvati, one of two female protagonists in this extraordinary novel, is one of my favorite characters of all time.
We sense from the very beginning that she has suffered many traumas in her life, but this is not where the story lingers. I was moved by the inner strength that keeps Parvati moving forward every day, even when she is near the end of her life, even when things look grim.
What I love most about this book is the willingness of this old woman, who has every reason to be guarded, to make space for a friendship that changes…
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