Sister of My Heart is one of my favorite books ever. I read it so long ago, however, that I am not sure that I would still feel the same about it. I think I should re-read it. In any event, when I read about this new book by Divakaruni, I put it on reserve at the Library and got it quickly.
It was a good read; I was definitely into it. She writes with passion and keeps a good story going along, drawing the reader in all the way. I was not happy with all of the characters, however. Sonia, for example, was stereotypical, and even Rajat, her fiance, was a bit wooden. But the main character, Korobi, was an endearing young woman, her tragic life making her strong and bold, rather than withdrawn and depressed.
Given what she has gone through in life, it's amazing that she still has such spirit and resolve. Her parents are both dead (supposedly) and she was raised by her grandparents, who she adores, but who have not always been truthful with her.
She searches for her father in America and what she finds is quite surprising.
The end bothered me a bit; I think I wanted something different for her, but overall, I really enjoyed the book.
