The Windfall

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Ultra charming * Vogue * Uproarious, beady-eyed social comedy with a big heart * Mail on Sunday * A wicked satirist and social critic ... The stuff of Amartya Sen's worst nightmares and Tom Wolfe's sweetest dreams * New York Times * Elegantly and humorously exposes the complexities of love and money ... expands our understanding of home, beyond the places where we think we belong * Elle * A complete joy from start to finish -- Kamila Shamsie I so loved this novel - laugh-out-loud funny and yet deeply touching. Like a blingy version of A Diary of a Nobody it demonstrates that whatever our nationality or wealth we're all prey to fathomless insecurity -- Deborah Moggach, author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel The funniest novel to come out of India in years, Diksha Basu's Delhi Riche is a timely snapshot of Delhi families on the way up, down and sideways -- Gary Shteyngart, author of Super Sad True Love Story Wry and witty with understated pearls of joy in one deliciously observed tale -- Helen Lederer A comedy of manners for the globalized 21st century, Delhi Riche is equal parts heart and laugh by a writer who is a new star. -- David Ebershoff, author of The Danish Girl A fun and heartfelt comedy of manners, which looks at the ups and downs of upward mobility, the things you gain and what you leave behind * Rolling Stone * It's haves and have-mores in this hilarious yet heartfelt novel about an Indian family struggling to acclimate to their newfound wealth, while also competing with their wealthier neighbours * Entertainment Weekly * A charming satire...What Kevin Kwan did for rich people problems, Diksha Basu does for trying-to-be-rich-people problems * People * I almost fell out of bed laughing as I read Diksha Basu's sharply observed satire. The Windfall is such a delicious, addictive treat, as I flipped to the last page I found myself already wanting much, much MORE -- Kevin Kwan, author of Crazy Rich Asians and China Rich Girlfriend A master of the intimate detail, Basu can apparently enter any perspective at will. The novel has a gentleness that belies its furious subject: money -- Karan Mahajan, author of The Association of Small Bombs With a knowing wink Diksha Basu updates the comedy of manners, giving us a Delhi backdrop and plenty of second acts in 21st century lives - a thoroughly enjoyable read -- Jade Chang, author of The Wangs vs. the World Wry and witty with understated pearls of joy in one deliciously observed tale -- Helen Lederer, author of Losing It