Oleander Girl by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a deeply emotional and beautifully written novel that explores the powerful ties of family, identity, love, and loss. Set in both modern-day Kolkata and post-9/11 America, the story follows Korobi Roy, a sheltered young woman raised by her grandparents, whose world is turned upside down after a family secret is revealed just before her engagement.
Determined to uncover the truth about her past, Korobi sets off on a courageous journey to America, confronting not only long-buried family mysteries but also her own sense of self, heritage, and belonging. Along the way, she faces cultural challenges, heartbreak, and moral dilemmas that force her to grow beyond the world she once knew.
Poignant, powerful, and full of rich cultural detail, Oleander Girl is a compelling coming-of-age story that balances tradition with modernity, and the personal with the political.
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