6-19-11 The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai - Fiction

3 - Yes, it's been critically acclaimed and the author has been touted as great but I only kind of enjoyed it. The story bumps around four main characters and a few other side characters and gives the reasons for the final realization that family should be cherished and not put aside for hopes and dreams and attainment of position. Blah. It is set mostly in the Himalayas during a time of revolution and that part of the story is interesting but this just really isn't my kind of book. The story of Biju in America trying to stay a step ahead of INS as he tries to make a living in a better country was very interesting and really highlighted the lives of illegal immigrants, but his story wasn't long enough. If you like Oprah books, you'll probably really like this one.