Once again, Shobhan Bantwal has captured my attention in her book, "the Unexpected Son". She write of modern Indo-Americans and the issues relating. This book tells the story of Vinita, married for close to 25 years to Girish Patal. She immigrated to the US from India shortly after their marriage. A mysterious letter from Mubai arrives letting her know that the son she secretly gave birth to 30 years before lives and is dying from leukemia. Vinita had been told that that son had been born stillborn.
The story flashes back 30 years to India, where Vinita had been a very serious college student, seduced by Som Kori, a local playboy.
As always Bantwal brings to light the complex issues surrounding (in this case) unwed mothers and family pride in India. A fantastic read. I just love her writing.
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