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Book Review of Fasting, Feasting

Fasting, Feasting
Fasting, Feasting
Author: Anita Desai
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


Parallel stories of two siblings from an Indian family--the older sister caught up in restrictive traditions at home and the younger brother confused by the permissive life lived by his foster family in America. The characters are believable and vital; the book gently satirizes both traditional Indian and current American cultures.