Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's Reviews
Reviews of Chitra’s Work
Published by School Library Journal
In this sequel to The Conch Bearer (Roaring Brook, 2003), Anand and Nisha have just begun their schooling in magic when their mentor, Abhaydatta, is sent on a dangerous mission....
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Published by Amazon.com
The boy magician Anand, his sassy partner Nisha, and their beloved teacher Abhaydatta reunite for a new adventure in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's second installment of her...
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Published by Sanskrit Literature
Ancient epic poetry is ripe material for modern day writers. There are hundreds of interspersed stories and myths, fantastic and yet familiar enough to be credible. But more...
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Published by Multiple Newspapers and Magazines
“An intimate, feminine portrait that is both contemporary and timeless; an ambitious project effectively executed.” (Kirkus)
“a lyrical tale imbued with the scent of...
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Published by Booklist
*Starred Review* The double bind that torques women’s lives is Divakaruni’s key theme in lambent novels and short stories about women who immigrate to America from India, and the...
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Published by Amazon.com
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni made an indelible impression on the literary world with her first novel, The Mistress of Spices, a magical tale of love and herbs. Sister of My Heart is...
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About Chitra
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an award-winning author and poet. Her work is widely known, as she has been published in over 50 magazines, including the Atlantic Monthly and The New Yorker, and her writing has been included in over 50 anthologies. Her works...
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