A Good Indian Wife

A Novel

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A Good Indian Wife

Written by: Anne Cherian

Narrated by: Dylan Lynch

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About this listen

Handsome anesthesiologist Neel is sure he can resist his family’s pleas that he marry a "good" Indian girl. With a girlfriend and a career back in San Francisco, the last thing Neel needs is an arranged marriage. But that’s precisely what he gets. His bride, Leila, a 30-year-old teacher, comes with her own complications. They struggle to reconcile their own desires with others’ expectations in this story of two people, two countries, and two ways of life that may be more compatible than they seem.

Genre Fiction

Historical

Literary Fiction

Women's Fiction

World Literature

Critic Reviews

"An absorbing tale of contrasts.... Cherian tells the story with quiet strength." (San Francisco Chronicle)

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Simple and interesting, nicely narrated.
Leela's character could have been portrayed in more stronger way.

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I loved Leila's character - she's strong, kind, intelligent, and beautiful. I wish Suneel's character was equally strong. The story and narration are good.

Good one time read

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