You Bring the Distant Near

You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Told in the alternating points of view of its five women protagonists, You Bring the Distant Near is a character study and family drama that spans three generations. Each character explores their identity within the context of the Das family - as woman, as Indian or American or Indian-American, as immigrant, as biracial, as mother, daughter, sister, and cousin.

Readers who enjoy ensemble stories, watching characters develop over the span of decades, and introspective narratives will appreciate Perkins' attention to voice and personality. You Bring the Distant Near is sweet, fun, touching, and thoughtful.


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