Sister of My Heart
by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Sister of My Heart by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 14.4K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 322 pages.
About Sister of My Heart
Anju is the daughter of an upper-caste Calcutta family; her cousin Sudha is the daughter of the black sheep of the family. Sudha is as beautiful, tenderhearted, and serious as Anju is plain, whip-smart, and defiant. yet since the day they were born, Sudha and Anju have been bonded in ways even their mothers cannot comprehend.The cousins' bond is shattered, however, when Sudha learns a dark family secret. Urged into arranged marriages, their lives take sudden, opposite turns: Sudha becomes the dutiful daughter-in-law of a rigid small-town household, while Anju goes to America with her new husband and learns to live her own life of secrets. Then tragedy strikes them both, and the women discover that, despite the distance that has grown between them, they have only each other to turn to. Set in the two worlds of India and America, this is an exceptionally moving novel of love, friendship, and compelling courage.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 322 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,434 |
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What genre is Sister of My Heart?
Sister of My Heart is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Sister of My Heart worth reading?
Based on 14.4K reader ratings, Sister of My Heart has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Sister of My Heart?
Sister of My Heart has 322 pages.
Who wrote Sister of My Heart?
Sister of My Heart was written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for Sister of My Heart?
The ISBN-13 for Sister of My Heart is 9780385489520.0.
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