Tag: Calcutta setting

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s—Sister of my heart

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s—Sister of my heart

Although Anju and Sunda are cousins, they grow up in the same Calcutta household. Sunda’s father is full of money-making schemes while Anju’s father supports them financially. The fathers set out on a journey to a ruby cave, but never return, leaving a house full of women to fend for themselves. Both cousins had dreams of attending college, but as money grows scarce their hopes become a pipe dream.

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s—Independence *****

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s—Independence *****

In 1946 three sisters, Deepa, Priya and Jamini live in a village not far from Calcutta. Their father, a doctor, is bent on helping the poor who cannot afford to pay for his services, forcing the family to live a frugal life. Deepa, the most beautiful and favoured by her mother, convinces her father to take them to Calcutta where they stay in her father’s best friend and neighbour, Somnath’s mansion. Somnath’s son, Amit volunteers to join them so he can be near Priya. But once they arrive in Calcutta riots break out that changes the course of the family’s lives forever.