52 pages • 1 hour read
Anita Rau BadamiThe Hero's Walk
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Hero's Walk by Anita Rau Badami has garnered praise for its rich character development and evocative depiction of an Indian family's struggles. Reviewers appreciate the emotional depth and relatable themes of loss and resilience. However, some criticize its pacing as slow. Overall, it is viewed as a poignant exploration of familial bonds and cultural identity.
Who Should Read The Hero's Walk?
Readers who appreciate richly-woven family dramas set against an Indian backdrop and enjoy delving into intricate character relationships would find great pleasure in reading The Hero's Walk by Anita Rau Badami. Comparable to Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake, it targets those interested in cultural identity and diaspora narratives.
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