The Story Hour: A Novel
“With grace, wisdom and incredible compassion, Thrity Umrigar has woven together the lives of two seemingly dissimilar women who must learn—against steep odds—to forgive each other and themselves.” (Paula McClain, author ofThe Paris Wife)“Thrity Umrigar has an uncanny ability to look deeply into the human heart and find the absolute truth of our lives.The Story Houris stunning and beautiful. Lakshmi and Maggie will stay with readers for a very long time.” (Luis Alberto Urrea, author ofThe Hummingbird's Daughter)“Thrity Umrigar’s novelThe Story Hourshowcases her ability to bring to life characters who are…sympathetic yet flawed in ways we can all relate to.… I read deep into the night to find out how their stories end, and I predict you will, too!” (Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, author ofOleander GirlandSister of My Heart)“The sixth novel from Umrigar (The Space Between Us) is a deeply moving portrait of connection, disconnection, and missed connections…. [T]his compassionate and memorable novel is remarkable for the depth and complexity of its characters.” (Publishers Weekly)“Umrigar’s novel begins as a small domestic drama and develops into a forceful examination of identity, cultural isolation and the power of storytelling.…An impressive writer, Umrigar delivers another smart, compulsively readable work.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Skillful…. Much like a therapy session, this deft, well-paced novel contains breakthroughs and growth, and, at its end, leaves the reader wistful that the allotted time on the couch has run out.” (Booklist)“Explores cross-cultural friendships, troubled marriages, love, loss, and forgiveness with [Umrigar’s] characteristic wisdom, humor, and warmth.… This satisfying, psychologically complex story will appeal to a wide range of readers.… its characters are both smart and likable without being sentimental or idealized.” (Library Journal(starred review))