Late Bloomers A Novel
Late Bloomers A Novel by Deepa Varadarajan, published by Random House Publishing Group on May 2, 2023, is a 368-page exploration of family dynamics and personal growth. The story centers on an Indian American family navigating the upheaval of the parents’ divorce after thirty-six years of an arranged marriage. As Suresh and Lata Raman embark on new paths, they confront the challenges of independence and self-discovery, while their children grapple with their own relationships and secrets.
Readers will find a humorous yet poignant narrative that delves into themes of family life, marriage, and the complexities of love. Suresh’s attempts at online dating and Lata’s newfound freedom lead to unexpected encounters, while their daughter Priya and son Nikesh face their own struggles within their relationships. Over the course of three weeks in August, the family members will uncover truths about themselves and each other, ultimately exploring the concept of second chances in life. This edition presents a fresh voice in fiction, inviting readers to reflect on happiness and connection within the family unit.
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An Indian American family is turned upside down when the parents split up thirty-six years into their arranged marriage in this “heartwarming journey of self-discovery” (Southern Living).
“Touching . . . both funny and moving—a family drama the entire family can enjoy.”—Reader’s Digest
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“I have a soft spot for underdogs. And late bloomers. You’ve told me a lot of things about yourself, so let me tell you something about me.”
After thirty-six years of a dutiful but unhappy arranged marriage, recently divorced Suresh and Lata Raman find themselves starting new paths in life. Suresh is trying to navigate the world of online dating on a website that caters to Indians and is striking out at every turn—until he meets a mysterious, devastatingly attractive younger woman who seems to be smitten with him. Lata is enjoying her newfound independence, but she’s caught off guard when a professor in his early sixties starts to flirt with her.
Meanwhile, Suresh and Lata’s daughter, Priya, thinks her father’s online pursuits are distasteful even as she embarks upon a clandestine affair of her own. And their son, Nikesh, pretends at a seemingly perfect marriage with his law-firm colleague and their young son, but hides the truth of what his relationship really entails. Over the course of three weeks in August, the whole family will uncover one another’s secrets, confront the limits of love and loyalty, and explore life’s second chances.
Charming, funny, and moving, Late Bloomers introduces a delightful new voice in fiction with the story of four individuals trying to understand how to be happy in their own lives—and as a family.
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