Monsoon Summer | 
pickAn insightful read and extremely vividly told. The descriptions of India and its customs are depicted evocatively and realistically. It highlights the prejudices and attitudes towards women, plus the many traditions in such a culture. The subject of midwifery is touched upon quite significantly and is interestingly illustrated. There are some complex characters who add to the richness of the story. An engaging and absorbing tale.
pickI wasn't sure about this at first because there can be quite a lot of "plucky English girls going against the grain" type books and they can be pretty generic with nearly interchangeable protagonists. This was wholly different! Telling the story from multiple view points really added depth. I was a little disappointed that a few ends were left untied and that felt sloppy rather than deliberate, but enjoyed it anyway!
Thunder continues to roll around. This book is just okay though. I might switch it out to something else - a lovely rainy afternoon with thunder and lightning - perfect time to settle into a good book shouldn't be wasted on something that is just "okay". ?
#CurrentlyReading Monsoon Summer. We're expecting another severe thunderstorm any moment now - there was a tornado here on Wednesday - and it's getting really dark now. So indoor reading today with an eye on the radar! #AugustPhotoChallenge
Let's try this one on for size. #nowreading
Went to the annual family reunion beach day yesterday. Brought the Kobo along to read on the car ride up and back, and was the only time reading yesterday. It was a stunning day on Lake Huron! Ride home also included listening to the Tragically Hip's final concert on CBC Radio and then catching final song on TV.
Enough about a bailed book. Here's a look at what I've got on my #tbrtuesday. So much to look forward to. No reason to look back with regret.
It was @LitHousewife that got me interested in reading Monsoon Summer, after seeing her post about it. Netgalley just approved it, so I'm fitting this one in for my "summer reads"!
Great mail day today. A book that moves from England to India (love both settings so much) and my very first pair of LuLaRoe leggings. They feel like butter, and they remind me of my teen years, and they coordinate with my Read Harder, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Detroit City t-shirts. I am in love!
pickSet in post-Independence India, the tension between whites and Indians is the compelling backdrop for a romance between a white woman and an Indian man, navigating a traditional world struggling to accept social change. A fine love story. Thanks for the arc, @TouchstoneBooks!
Got my ARC today! Thanks, @TouchstoneBooks! Can't wait to read it!
pickKeep an eye out for this one - new from the wonderful author of EAST OF THE SUN, coming in August! I was so thoroughly transported to the sights, smells, + FOODS of India that I had a major craving. Reviewers, let me know if you want an ARC!
