But the dual love stories of Honor are as different as the cultures of Meena and Smita themselves: Smita realizes she has the freedom to enter into a casual affair, knowing she can decide later how much it means to her. She also finds herself increasingly drawn to Mohan, an Indian man she meets while on assignment. While Meena’s fate hangs in the balance, Smita tries in every way she can to right the scales.
As she follows the case of Meena-a Hindu woman attacked by members of her own village and her own family for marrying a Muslim man-Smita comes face to face with a society where tradition carries more weight than one’s own heart, and a story that threatens to unearth the painful secrets of Smita’s own past. Indian American journalist Smita has returned to India to cover a story, but reluctantly: long ago she and her family left the country with no intention of ever coming back.
In this riveting and immersive novel, bestselling author Thrity Umrigar tells the story of two couples and the sometimes dangerous and heartbreaking challenges of love across a cultural divide. This means that if you choose to purchase, I’ll make a small commission.) Honor Synopsis If you are looking for another similar book to read, scroll down to get recommendations for 3 books like Honor. Also included in the book guide are a synopsis, and selected reviews for additional viewpoints. These Honor book club questions will prompt you through the book’s cultural examinations, the impact of history, love, and the choices we make in life. Our Honor discussion guide can help you explore the deep and rich cultural issues explored in this book. While dealing with her own complicated relationship with India, Smita begins to have complicated feelings for her traveling companion Mohan. Journalist Smita reluctantly returns to her home country of India to cover the story of Meena, a Hindu woman ostracized and abused by her family and village for marrying a Muslim man. Thrity Umrigar delivers a moving story following two romances that began in dramatically different circumstances.
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