The Weight of Heaven: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (557 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0061472549 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Additionally, it offers unique perspectives, both Indian and American, on the fragmented nature of globalized India.. In the rich tradition of the acclaimed works of Indian writers such as Rohinton Mistry, Akhil Sharma, Indra Sinha, and Jhumpa Lahiri, The Weight of Heaven is an emotionally charged story about unexpected death, unhealed wounds, and the price one father will pay to protect himself from pain and loss. “Powerful. Twisty, brimming with dark humor and keen moral insight, The Weight of Heaven packs a wallop on both a literary and emotional level. Umrigar is a descriptive master.” — Christian Science MonitorFrom Thrity Umrigar, bestselling author of The Sp
DeaI developed an intense dislike for one of the characters Story was intriguing; I was invested in the characters and the social, economic and emotional situations. I developed an intense dislike for one of the characters, but at the end felt sorry for him.. 8 said I developed an intense dislike for one of the characters. Story was intriguing; I was invested in the characters and the social, economic and emotional situations. I developed an intense dislike for one of the characters, but at the end felt sorry for him.. "Three-Quarters of a Powerful Novel (**Warning: Plot Spoilers**)" according to IronGirl. I adored Thrity Umrigar's The Space Between Us so began this book with high expectations. The voice was not as breathtaking, but still I was drawn in to an author who wants her readers to think and feel and contemplate as they fall into the rhythms of her writing and the diverse, dynamic Indian worlds she so deftly creates. The theme of the wealthy and personally aggrieved encountering the poor and economically aggrieved was intriguing and I was compelled by Ramesh, a bright, enthusiastic but unworldly child who is caught up in the personal. Deeply Moving I discovered Thrity Umrigar in 2008, and she has since become a favorite author of mine. I felt honored to have received an advance copy of her new book: The Weight of Heaven, published by Harper Collins.In her new novel we meet Frank and Ellie Benton, a grief stricken couple from Ann Arbor, Michigan, who have just lost their seven year old son Benny, after a short illness. Unable to cope with this horrific loss, Frank accepts a new assignment running a factory, Herbal Solutions, in Girbaug, India, a coastal village near Bombay.Unfortunatel
From Booklist *Starred Review* In the years following the sudden death of their seven-year-old son, Benny, Michigan residents Frank and Ellie Benton have witnessed the steady deterioration of their marriage. (One Girbaug resident is so despondent over his loss of income, he takes his own life.) Frank’s world brightens when he befriends Ramesh, the charming, inquisitive son of the Bentons’ housekeeper and cook. But Frank’s work brings endless grief. Ramesh soon becomes a surrogate for Benny in a relationship that simultaneously boosts Frank’s spirits and breaks his heart. So when Frank’s boss offers him a position overseeing a company factory in the rural Indian city of Girbaug, Ellie convinces her husband it’s just the change they both need. From the start, Ellie, a therapist, basks in her new life, making friends with townspeople and volunteering her services at a nearby clinic. The Weight of Heaven is a bold,