
The Invitation
A Novel
Anne Cherian(Author)
WW Norton & Co (Publisher)
Published on 8. June 2012
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-393-08160-2 (ISBN)
Description
When Vikram invites three of his college friends to his son's graduation from MIT, they accept out of obligation and curiosity, viewing the party as a twenty-fifth reunion of sorts. Village genius Vikram, now the founder of a lucrative computer company, is having the party against his son's wishes. Frances and Jay regret accepting: Frances, a real estate agent, hasn't sold a house in a year; Jay's middle management job isn't brag worthy; and their daughter is failing the eleventh grade. Lali plans to hide the fact that her once-happy marriage is crumbling because her American husband is discovering his Jewish roots. Each had left UCLA expecting to be successful and have even more successful children. At Vikram's Newport Beach mansion, the showmanship they anticipate dissolves as each is forced to deal with his or her own problems. The follow-up to A Good Indian Wife, Anne Cherian's novel resonates with the poignancy of real life colliding with expectations unmet.
Reviews / Votes
"Starred review. ...Cherian's straightforward storytelling is riveting and rarely goes amiss... and the climax is fervent." -- Publishers WeeklyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
352 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-393-08160-2 (9780393081602)
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Person
Anne Cherian is the author of A Good Indian Wife and The Invitation. Born and raised in Jamshedpur, India, she now lives in Los Angeles, California.