Discover India! Fasting, Feasting by Anita Desai (1999).

The novel follows two separate stories, both set in India.

The first story follows Uma, an unmarried woman in her late thirties living with her parents in an Indian town, who is struggling to come to terms with her single status.

The other story follows Arun, Uma’s brother, who has moved to the United States and is struggling to fit in.

Uma’s story focuses on the frustration and repressed emotion of living in a traditional Indian household, while Arun’s story explores his experiences of culture shock as an Indian in America.

Both stories explore the boundaries of family, duty, and expectations in their respective cultures.

Ultimately, Uma and Arun find a way to break free from their familial obligations, and rediscover their true selves.

The novel is a powerful exploration of family, cultural identity, and the human experience.

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