There's Something about Mira

I was captivated from beginning to end! The story line was very well written. Some unexpected twist and turns made it very hard to put down.

It took a minute, roughly 120 pages, to get going but once it did… trigger warning for assault and emotional abuse.

Mira has something about her that comes into view one thread at a time while other issues get intriguing multi-viewed perspectives. Dev produced this novel in a way that my imagination tells me an Indian seamstress creates a sari. For me it is a novel that underlines the idea of our together ness as humans while showing our weaknesses as humans. It was an interesting read.

There's Something About Mira touched my heart. I too have parents from another culture, who came to America for better opportunities. I totally understand how debilitating and hurtful growing up with parents who give backward compliments or guilt/ shame you into bending to their misguided views of who you should be. I am thankful to them for giving me a chance at a better life, but being appreciative should not be at the expense of living my own life or true to myself.

Although the reading was a little slow and boring, it picks up once Mira travels to NYC. From then on it becomes spellbinding, and is a great view into different cultures while you keep reading to follow Mira’s quest.