Farahad Zama
4/5 stars
In this novel, sequel to the Marriage Bureau for Rich People, Aruna is happily married and living in her husband's home. When his sister returns there to await the birth of her baby, things begin to fall apart for Aruna and her marriage. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Ali have reconciled with their son, Rehman, but he is secretly in a relationship of which they would not approve. Both Rehman and Aruna have difficult times and tough decisions ahead of them.
While not as great as Zama's first novel (my review here), this is a delightful book that continues the stories of his characters. There is not as much information on India and Indian traditions as in the Marriage Bureau, and it is not as charming, but, it is still a solidly good read. Zama draws the reader into the relationships without being overly emotional, and writes well so that one is eager to see what will happen. I'm looking forward to reading the next volume of this series.
