Critical Praise

"This quietly brilliant novel is a joy to read. The melding of two vastly different cultures, tradition vies with the impermanence of America’s potpourri of choices, as acted out in the marriage of San Francisco anesthesiologist Suneel Sarath and his traditional Indian wife."

—Luan Gaines, Curled Up with a Good Book (www.curledup.com)

"An absorbing tale of contrasts... Cherian tells the story with quiet strength. Her scenes are less action-packed than laced with a hint of suspense that keeps the tale intriguing. She also endows her characters with a depth that renders both as likable figures. A Good Indian Wife also provides a glimpse into Indian culture that non-Indians may appreciate."

—Associated Press

"Anne Cherian appears to be channeling Jane Austen in her wonderful novel A Good Indian Wife. Set in contemporary America and India, the book celebrates the cultural customs and idiosyncratic human nature that work in combination to create love, family, and identity. And like Austen, the writer ever-so-gently challenges the reader’s expectations and assumptions about the nature of romance and fidelity."

—Antonya Nelson

"Cherian’s debut novel adds new dimension to the concept and experience of an arranged marriage, and considers such complex and salient issues as immigration and assimilation."

—Booklist