A poignant story with an impactful narration. The interconnected lives of the characters make for a memorable reading. Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy.

Storyteller’s Market


India is a country of huge contrasts with ancient traditions and modern ambitions, as well as ultrasophicated large cities and primitive villages. Those contrasts are highlighted in the story of a family that believes itself to be cursed. In a small village, this family grows, educates its children, and works hard. They suffer setbacks but prosper over time.

Two distant cousins from this extended family meet at college in the city, marry, immigrate to the United States, and have a son. Josh, the husband and father, becomes sick with cancer. While ill, he reconciles with his intricate family history.

The story has multiple levels and paths: there is a great deal happening in this book. If you liked A Suitable Boy you would like this book also.

The author's masterful prose brings the setting to life, transporting you to a bygone era where love, loss, and the struggle for survival intertwine in mesmerizing ways. The reader is swept up in Josh's journey, as he grapples with his fear of death and the curse that has plagued his family for generations. It's a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat, eagerly devouring each chapter.

In this heartrending tale of love, loss, and resilience, the author weaves a captivating narrative that explores the profound depths of human emotions. From the very beginning, the richly drawn characters captivate the reader's heart, as their struggles and triumphs mirror our own. The story takes us on a poignant journey, following the life of Josh, a young man burdened by a haunting curse that has tormented his family for generations..

Storyteller’s Market is beautifully set in India across generations of family members filled with passion, devotion, and responsibility. Om Soni has crafted an intriguing novel that showcases traditions and familial expectations.

Thanks to NetGalley and Indus Book Company for the opportunity to read this ARC.