Home Before the Monsoon

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Summary: A Search for Self
Review: Interested in Indian culture? What happens when it mixes with American culture? In Kali Plomin's "Before the Monsoon" we meet India-born Vijay Dalvi as he comes of age while living with his relatives in Chicago. Vijay is at a crossroads in his life. Will he return to India to help with the family factory? Or should he stay and carve out his path in America? Will he agree to an arranged marriage or find someone on his own? Vijay struggles with indecision and disappointment but also finds humor in his daily interacions. Plomin paints a vibrant picture of life for Indian Americans--especially the younger generation--as they negotiate life that mixes two cultures. Everyone can relate to Vijay in some way as he searches for love and happiness. "Before the Monsoon" is a wonderfully crafted story of one man's struggle to find his place in the world.

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Summary: Home Before the Monsoon
Review: This book was a fun, easy read. I was quickly engaged into the life of the main character and intrigued by the influence of his Indian culture (and all of the idiosyncrasies of it) on his life in America. Great book!

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Summary: A Must have novel !!
Review: This novel provides a very detailed view of trials and tribulations of an Indian immigrant who is in the US to live the American dream. This novel also illustrates how much his parents miss him back home when they need him the most. The novel also provides a refreshing look into the life of an Indian-American girl who is very westernised in her outlook, but at the same time struggles with her identity as an Indian. A must read novel!