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| The Space Between Us: A Novel (P.S.) | 
 enlarge | Author: Thrity Umrigar
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Category: Book
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Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 006079156X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780060791568
ASIN: 006079156X
Publication Date: February 1, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 There is no hope, there are no good people! January 8, 2009
The characters are pathetic. The women downtrodden and victimized. People are so consistently mean, devious, and self-absorbed that reading it was painful.
There is no redemption, no hope, no moment of peace or forgiveness. I am not sure what the author's intent was.
I do not recommend this book and only gave it one star - because you have to give it at least one.
 The Past is Always With Us... January 6, 2009
Bombay (Mumbai) is the third most populated city in the world. Umigrar captures its beauty, its poverty, and most vividly its women... Bhima is Sera's servant of many years. They are closer to one another than anyone else, yet unable to ever cross the chasm their distinct social classes create between them. Though they have seen each other through sickness and death and unimaginable grief, Bhima still eats on the floor from separate utensils, so as not to "dirty" her mistresses'. The story is a page-turner, but it is an incredibly difficult story to read; it is steeped in the reality of what Umigrar herself experienced while living in Bombay. The sense is injustice and unfairness her characters face is overhwelming. Umigrar does not write a book about finally getting what is right and fair. She writes about strength of character, perseverance in the face of adversity that I as an American woman cannot fathom. Although it is certainly a story about differences in class, gender, education and religion, it is also a book about reconciling the past with the present. Bhima tells her granddaughter, "The past is like the skin on your hand- it was there yesterday and it is here today. It never goes anywhere." Because she is poor, her memories are her legacy and the inheritance her granddaughter will receive. And somehow we see that because of Bhima's interminable spirit, her legacy is as valuable as tangible riches, and that there may yet be a sliver of hope even in the slums of India.
Umigar's interview at the end of the book was insightful and interesting. The book also includes her advice for aspiring writers. Her writing is beautiful and raw and true... I eagerly anticipate her next novel.
Insightful January 5, 2009
This book is so enlightening. It delves into the REAL worlds of two Indian woman from different backgrounds. They form an unforgettable bond.
Excellent December 16, 2008
This book gave the reader great insight into the culture of India through its realistic characters and wonderful story. The main characters were so well-developed that I felt as if they were my close friends. Also the book was beautifully sritten, with so many poetic passages that I just wanted to read out loud to someone else.
 Realistic November 30, 2008
This is a realistic portrayal of the life on an Indian maid..many times they lead this kind of life..the caste discrimination is nicely portrayed. I have seen these things happen..also good references to honor and culture
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