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Book Review – Brixton Beach by Roma Tearne
Moving from the beaches of Sri Lanka in the 1960s to present-day London, Brixton Beach highlights the impact of civil war on individuals.
Book Review – Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup
This murder whodunnit set in India offers background, motive and evidence for six different suspects, keeping readers guessing until the final pages.
Review – The Marriage Bureau for Rich People
Set in the Vizag, India, Farahad Zama's first novel is a fun glimpse into the world of Indian wedding customs, matchmaking and arranged marriages.
Book Review – Indian Summer by Pratima Mitchell
When Sarla decides to spend her summer holidays in Daroga, India with her grandparents, she doesn't expect to find lasting friendship or family secrets.
Book Review - The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
This tale of an Indian servant develops into a complex and insightful story as he struggles against the limitations of culture to achieve success at any price.
Role of Women in Little Hut of Leaping Fishes
With male characters central to the action of the novel, the significant female characters add depth and complexity to this story of family loyalty and expectations.
Book Review: Little Hut of Leaping Fishes
Set in the final years of Imperial China, Chiew-Siah Tei explores the lives of two brothers as they carry their family legacy into a new era in Chinese history.