The Space Between Us A Novel
The Space Between Us A Novel by Thrity N. Umrigar is a poignant exploration of social struggles set against the vibrant backdrop of everyday life in Bombay. Published by Harper Collins in 2005, this edition spans 321 pages and is presented in English. The narrative focuses on the emotional connection between two women as they navigate the complexities of a rigid caste system, delving into themes of honor, tradition, class, gender, and family.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that captures the nuances of modern India through the lens of personal relationships and societal expectations. The story intimately examines the lives of its characters, revealing their inner conflicts and resilience. With elements of psychological depth and cultural heritage, this novel offers a thoughtful reflection on coming of age and family life, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literary fiction.
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“This is a story intimately and compassionately toldagainst the sensuous background of everyday life in Bombay.” —Washington Post Book World
“Bracingly honest.” —New York Times Book Review
The author of Bombay Time,If Today Be Sweet, and The Weight of Heaven, Thrity Umrigar is at adept andcompelling in The Space Between Us—vividlycapturing the social struggles of modern India in a luminous, addictivelyreadable novel of honor, tradition, class, gender, and family. A portrayal oftwo woman discovering an emotional rapport as they struggle against theconfines of a rigid caste system, Umrigar’scaptivating second novel echoes the timeless intensity of ZoraNeale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were WatchingGod, Betty Smith’s A Tree Grows inBrooklyn, and Barbara Kingsolver’s ThePoisonwood Bible—a quintessential triumph of modern literary fiction.
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