after a long time I have read a book that was absorbing and sensual. beautifully written prose and elegantly crafted stories. this is a book of short stories that revolve around the Bengali immigrant community, some about Bengalis in India. the writer evokes their world masterfully and bring to life the characters. it dosen't matter who you are, the writting and plot will pull you in. if you can relate to human emotions you can relate to this book. i highly recommend it. — by Anaya