(from the publisher) Nothing prepares Jaya, a New York journalist, for the heartbreak of her third miscarriage and the slow unraveling of her marriage in its wake. This book was received for free in return for an honest review.The Storyteller’s Secret by Sejal Badani About the book: Overall, The Storyteller's secret is a moving and historical story of healing and forgiveness. I was amazed at what Amisha was able to accomplish and the secrets that she kept.
I do wish there was more included about the effects of the English occupation and the war, but that was not the focus of the story. India in the 1920's was compelling through Amisha's eyes. Though Amisha's story was predictable, I felt connected to her character. As Ravi tells Amisha's story, his love and respect for her is apparent. Through Ravi, the history of India unfolds, the food the holiday's, the caste system and the differences between classes are shown. I losved Ravi's character and his appreciation of Indian culture and life itself. I was intrigued by the family mysteries that awaited Jaya in India. The beginning of the book caught me off guard, it was a strong introduction to the unique pain of a miscarriage and the struggle that comes with it. The story alternates between Jaya and Amisha's stories. The Storytreller's Secret is an emotional journey that spans the decades. With knew knowledge and her grandmother's past revealed, Jaya begins to unravel her own pain and untangle the emotions of her own experience.
Over time, Ravi reveals the story of Jaya's grandmother taking Jaya back to the English occupation. Jaya connects with Ravi, her grandmother's servant and confidante. Once in India, Jaya is overwhelmed by the different way of life and excitement of finding out about her family.
Jaya's mother remains shrouded in mystery, always attentive, but distant, Jaya's mother has never spoken of India or her parents and is adamant about not returning. When Jaya returns home to tell her parents the news, she finds out that her grandfather in India is near death and wants her mother to return. She is carrying around insurmountable grief and it has taken a toll on her marriage. Jaya has just suffered her third miscarriage.
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