52 pages 1 hour read

Thrity Umrigar

The Space Between Us

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Reviews & Readership

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The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar receives praise for its poignant exploration of class and female friendship in modern India. Critics laud the rich character development and evocative prose. However, some note occasional melodrama. Overall, it's a compelling narrative with deep emotional resonance, balancing societal critique with personal stories.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Space Between Us?

Readers who enjoy The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar typically appreciate poignant narratives centered on complex female relationships, social class, and cultural tensions. Fans of Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns or Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things would find this novel similarly compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Indian Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
Relationships
Poverty
Class
Themes
Identity: Gender
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Relationships: Marriage
Period
Asian Literature