Anne Cherian Boeken

Reunited after twenty-five years, four friends from India reflect on their divergent paths as they prepare for a graduation celebration. Vic, now a successful entrepreneur, invites Frances and Jay, whose once-promising lives have stagnated, and Lali, whose marriage faces cultural challenges. As they gather, the group must confront their choices and the realities of their American lives, leading to moments of nostalgia, regret, and self-discovery. The story explores themes of friendship, identity, and the complexities of immigrant experiences.

Neel, an anesthesiologist in San Francisco, and Leila, a 30-year-old teacher in Neel's native India, struggle to reconcile their own desires with the expectations of others, in this riveting story of two people, two countries, and two ways of life.