Book Review: The Hindi-Bindi Club by Monica Pradhan

The Hindi-Bindi Club by Monica Pradhan


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Okay, I know, I actually gave a book 3 stars. Don't fall down, I know I NEVER give a book 3 stars. I'll explain why in a minute. I loave the stories of this book. It's the stories of 3 Indian immigrant mothers and their 3 first generation daughters. I shows the differences in Indian and American cultures while weaving us through the struggles of life. I actually REALLY LOVED the story. I always love a book that has multiple authors/storylines. It always intrigues me to see how they can be woven together. The reason I gave this book 3 stars is because there was the "F" word twice and about half a dozen other swear words, and there were a few too many conversations about sex for me (nothing descriptive, just talking about it between girlfriends). If you can get past the above mentioned things, it's a great book, if not, don't read it. I loved learning more about the Indian culture. If I can pick up a book, even a fiction one, and learn something, I love it. It however reminds me that I am far too uneducated on history and other countries. Even my geography knowlege is limiting. I don't feel too bad having bought this book, I paid a dollar for it at the used book store, but I would have been upset if I had paid full price. Take my review for what it's worth. It really was a fabulous story about the heartache and love that exists between a mother and her grown daughter. Oh! I almost forgot the recipes! Every chapter has at least one or two recipes at the end of it. I have to say, my hat is off to the women who make such wonderful food in India. Their cullinary skills are astounding to me. I loved reading about all the amazing cuizine these women prepare (apparently all the recipes are from the author's mother, A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!)

View all my reviews >>

I promise I will have some fun things to post after this next week that aren't book reviews. Stay tuned!