The Americans

Viraraghavan writes about life in America. It is a story of people of all age groups, all social classes, different learning abilities, different professions. There is drama of every kind. Problems in relationships, parenting, finances, crime, morality, career, uncertainty. Everything is happening together. Much like it is in life. In that sense, it is quite a bit of a representation of a fast paced, contemporary life. I am wondering if life in urban India is much different than of Indians living in America. I particularly liked the character of the retired school teacher who visits his daughter for the first time in over a decade. His adventures in an unknown land and attempts at connecting to his family are endearing. If his was a real life story, I would have dashed him an email immediately. I think this is enough to show that it is a good read. However, there are so many characters that you head would be reeling in keeping track of who’s who. I am also wondering why it is called the Americans. There is really nothing about Americans in it. You may say it is about people who want to call themselves Americans!

Well when you get a book at 90% off, you have to take it. Thank you to the Harper Collins Garage Sale. And to my friends who took me there.