The Space Between Us Audiobook

" I certainly didn't hate this book. I didn't love it based on the very different culture differences. Suppose I just didn't understand a lot of why... "

" I read this because my dear friend recommended it. I love the relationship between Bhima and Sera. I felt unsettled by the ending...I needed more closure for Bhima...I reread the last pages a second time and realize that was the beauty for her... "

" Well written and poignant. "

" Loved this book until the last 3 pages. Felt like I was learning a lot about another culture- or two. And I loved the characters. But, for me the ending was extremely depressing. As a middle class white American woman, I've been raised that justice is necessary for a happy ending. Enduring trials might make for a satisfying or sufficient enough life, but it makes for a very sad book. This one was heart breaking. "

" A lot of insight about the caste system in this book. Sad, but hopeful in the end. "

" Loved this book...highly recommend it. "

" Incredible, heartbreaking and insightful. The story of an unlikely friendship between women of different castes in India. "

" wonderful and subtle "

" Very good b I really enjoyed it! "

" This was a library book club choice that I would not have picked up on my own. Having said that, I give it a 4.5. A wonderfully woven story of the lives of people I know very little about. It has opened my eyes considerably to a world vastly different than my own. "

" Excellent book - I plan on reading more of this authors novels. Beautifully written. "

" Very well-written so enjoyable to read in that way, but also very sad! "

" I really enjoyed this book...up to a certain point. Then it just got dreadfully sad and the ending was somewhat trite. "

" Very interesting story that reminded me a bit of The Help as this story is in part about the relationship between a servant and the woman she works for. It is the stories of two strong women and how they survive. "

" Beautifully-written novel that you would think would leave you full of despair, but somehow ends with hope. "

" 3.75 stars was the general consensus! "

" Story about the relationships between two families across the classes, servant / employee. The endless struggle of people like Bhima, the protagonist in this book. Insight into modern day Bombay life and culture. "

" heartbreaking and lovely "

" I liked this book - it was beautifully written but everyone talked about the profound truth of it, and I'm not sure I got it, and that makes me sad. "

" A clash between classes is what drives the reader through this book. Umrigar has a simple narrative style making the book an easy read and it isn't till you finish the last page that the depth of its content hits you. "

" How truth can hurt, and with the same cut, be liberating "

" Beautiful book...the relationships are developed intensely within a torn society and amongst old customs. The atmosphere of India is profoundly present in the book and you really get a taste of the culture. Love the realization and ability to look within at the end... "

" Well written. Good character development - main characters are complex: well-meaning and flawed. Felt it was a good description of class differences/struggles. "

" This book was very engaging, but about half-way through it got really depressing. I found myself skimming the last 20-30 pages just to make it stop! That poor woman! Such an awful existence. "

" Loved this flea market find!!!!Great book! "

" A very emotional story. I couldn't put it down! "