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Best-selling author and PEN/Beyond Margins Award finalist Thrity Umrigar's acclaimed novels "resonate with rich prose and vibrant depictions of India" (Booklist). In The World We Found, Armaiti, Laleh, Kavita, and Nishta-once friends at the University of Bombay-reconnect 30 years later when Armaiti is diagnosed with cancer. Coming together, all four women are forced to reexamine their lives. "[A] powerful meditation on friendship, on loss, and all the regrets of middle age ." -Boston Globe
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"This novel is about 4 women in India who become close friends in college and then drift apart during the next 25 years. They come back together when one of the women is diagnosed with a terminal illness. The book tells the story of each of their lives and how they have changed over the years. I liked the plot and the characters. Pretty good writing, some flashes of great writing."
— Terri (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The World We Found is stunning in its credibility and nuance…This is a novel that rewards reading, and even re-reading. The World We Found is a powerful meditation.”
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“Umrigar renders a vivid portrait of modern-day India as she meditates upon the power of friendship, loyalty, and love. Like her previous works, The World We Found is eloquent and evocative, bitter and sweet.”
— Booklist (starred review)
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Selected for the January 2012 Indie Next List
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Winner of the 2013 Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian General Fiction
The World We Found Listener Reviews
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" interesting story about love and the risks of trying to protect those we love. if you hold too tightly or try to bottle it, it may disappear. "
— Christi, 2/19/2014 -
" I did not enjoy how this book ended. It was abrupt and somewhat disappointing. I felt a bit cheated-- almost like I wasted my time on this book. I was left unsatisfied. "
— Jen, 2/15/2014 -
" 3.5 stars. I enjoyed this book. Loved the characters that get reunited. It was interesting to see the relationships on that side of the world and their perspectives. A nice easy read of enjoyable characters. "
— Liz, 2/15/2014 -
" An interesting look at how friendship evolves and how some people remain important to you even if you haven't spoken in many years. I liked learning more about the complexity of race, religion and class in India. "
— Janet, 2/13/2014 -
" I really enjoyed her previous work "The Space Between Us" and am anxious to try this one. "
— Linda, 2/11/2014 -
" .I completely enjoyed this book, so much so that I stayed on the dreaded recumbent bike at the gym for an entire hour in order to finish it! I found the descriptions of life in India, the dynamics of the women's friendships, and the ethical dilemmas fascinating. "
— Carol, 2/9/2014 -
" Loved The Space Between Us - awaited this new one by Thrity --- but very disappointed. Sorry. "
— Marcia, 1/31/2014 -
" Another wonderful book by this author. It did however seem to end abruptly. "
— Alice, 1/24/2014 -
" Loved loved loved this book!!!! "
— Wendy, 1/16/2014 -
" I loved this book. Full of rich characters. I love the writing style. I am looking for more by this author. Truly gripping. I finished it very quickly. Thank you First Reads! "
— Lisa, 1/7/2014 -
" I enjoyed reading this novel of contemporary India. I liked the themes of friendship and how people change from who they were when they were in college, to the people they become at age 50. This book would be good for book club. We really liked her novel 'The Space Between Us'. "
— Tracy, 1/6/2014 -
" The book seemed to just 'drop off' at the end. Not what I had envisioned from the beginning. An interesting read nonetheless. "
— Marna, 1/2/2014 -
" Skillfully story of four women and the unbreakable ties they share and the choices they make. Once start reading this author I can't stop 'til finished. "
— Peggy, 11/30/2013 -
" Great book. Interesting story. "
— Jesse, 11/11/2013 -
" I really enjoyed learning about aspects of this culture and exploring the bonds of the characters friendship. The ending was bizarre and it was unclear if this whole thing was going to just blow up in all of their faces. "
— Jamillah, 10/7/2013 -
" A little too Joy Luck Club-ish for me. "
— Craig, 9/2/2013 -
" Umrigar writes beautifully "
— Darcy, 4/5/2013 -
" Interesting read but not impressive. Unrealistic "
— Kk, 12/3/2012 -
" Looking forward to hearing Thrity Umrigar present at College of St Mary's in April! "
— Jane, 10/14/2012 -
" Compelling and beautifully written. "
— K1, 7/1/2012 -
" Liked it...until it abruptly ended in what seemed like the middle of the story! I am not a "process" person - I am all about the results - so this story felt altogether unfulfilling tome. "
— Amber, 6/22/2012
About Thrity Umrigar
Thrity Umrigar is the bestselling author of nine novels, including The Space between Us, which was a finalist for the PEN/Beyond Margins Award. Her books have been translated into several languages and published in more than fifteen countries. She is the winner of a Lambda Literary Award and a Seth Rosenberg Award and is a distinguished professor of English at Case Western Reserve University. A former prize-winning journalist, she has contributed to the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, the New York Times, and Huffington Post.
About Soneela Nankani
Soneela Nankani is an award-winning narrator with over three hundred titles in many different genres including Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, and Nonfiction. She has garnered sixteen Earphones Awards, nominations for Audie and SOVAS awards, and was recently awarded AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voice Lifetime Achievement Honor. Her audiobooks have been featured in Best Audiobooks lists by AudioFile magazine and the Washington Post, among others. In her spare time, she loves to read (yes, really), learn languages, try new recipes, and travel. She lives in the DC area with her husband and two mischievous daughters.