Madras on Rainy Days
“Madras on Rainy Days explores . . . the immigrant’s uniquely dual existence . . . [an] abundantly talented new voice.” —San Francisco Chronicle
Layla is torn among clashing identities—dutiful Muslim daughter and free, independent American woman. When she is nineteen, her parents inform Layla that a marriage has been arranged for her to an Indian man she doesn''t know. A stunned Layla submits reluc...
“Madras on Rainy Days explores . . . the immigrant’s uniquely dual existence . . . [an] abundantly talented new voice.” —San Francisco Chronicle
Layla is torn among clashing identities—dutiful Muslim daughter and free, independent American woman. When she is nineteen, her parents inform Layla that a marriage has been arranged for her to an Indian man she doesn''t know. A stunned Layla submits reluc...
