The Space Between Us: A Novel (P.S.) by Thrity Umrigar
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Book Reviews of The Space Between Us: A Novel (P.S.)
Book Review: Beautiful and moving
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Space Between Us" is the story of a middle-class Parsi woman, Sera, and Bhima, her servant. Bhima's home in the slums sharply contrasts Sera's sparkling, large home. The two women have forged a connection through their years together, their families linked inextricably. The story brings into focus the vast chasm between the haves and the have-nots of India, exploring with gorgeous subtlety the meaning of loyalty and of freedom.
Umrigar's language is lush and descriptive but not a word is wasted. She is able to create a detailed world and to place the reader in the shoes of several different characters. A fascinating story carries her timeless message about the need to further question class divisions and the other lines we construct that separate us from each other. A gorgeous novel; highly recommended.
Book Review: Wonderful Storytelling......
Summary: 5 Stars
I wasn't sure if I'd like this book when I ordered it, but since I know very little about India and the caste system, etc. I decided to give it a try.
I'm SO happy I did.
Beautifully written prose that just flows along and takes the reader to a culture so different from our own.
But beyond the excellent writing of the slums and Bombay, there is a poignant story of the relationship between two women. One from the upper middle class and the other, her servant.
I felt the story went to the depths of the soul of these two characters. Both strong women, very different in many ways and yet so very much alike.
I highly recommend this book. I enjoyed this authors writing so much that I've ordered her other two books.....Bombay Time and If Today Be Sweet.
Book Review: The Space Between Us
Summary: 5 Stars
The Space Between Us is an engaging, thoughtful and intelligent story. It was such a treat how Dr. Umrigar was able to articulate the feelings and emotions of both working class as well as middle class Indian and Parsi women and the fact that I, a Mexican American, could so deeply understand the emotions, fears and hopes speaks to the fact that this book will be appreciated by those of any culture. At times I felt frustrated with the mistreatment of women, at times I felt anxious to know that the treatment of women throughout the world, despite class, varies greatly, in the end I felt proud to be a member of such a passionate, caring and powerful group. Dr. Umrigar, writes beautifully. Once you become engaged in the story it will be difficult to put down.Book Review: This book deserves every star!
Summary: 5 Stars
As I read over the reviews, I cannot believe anyone did not appreciate the beauty of the prose or the profound realisms in the story. This is a woman's story, but is equal to The Kite Runner or A Fine Balance (both huge bestsellers), in evoking a sense of place, time, and story. The characters have lives that some of us may not relate to, but everyone should read about. The story jumps from Sera to Bhima and back and forth in time, but never loses the beauty and the heart-wrenching sadness that is life in Mumbai. I thought the ending was magnificent. Just as in Kite Runner or Fine Balance, life is not a perfect ending, but a series of experiences, some of which result in an understanding of life beyond ourselves.Book Review: Absolutely beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
A beautiful book about two families of women in India. One is a servant, living in the slums, whose orphan granddaughter becomes pregnant. The other is the family she works for - led by Sera, whose daughter is married and pregnant. We discover much about the women's pasts and how they ended up where they are and what has shaped them in their lives.
It's a really wonderful story - it's unceasingly interesting and full of twists (the big twist I had not expected at all). You really begin to feel compassion for both the lead female characters. One has suffered through an abusive marriage and the other has lost husband, children, and her life to servitude. Beautifully written and completely enthralling.