Many Conditions of Love [Paperback]

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• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Abacus
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0349121397
• ISBN-13: 978-0349121390
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 1 x 7.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #605,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful follow up to "The Marriage Bureau for Rich People", September 20, 2011

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"The Many Conditions of Love" is a solid next step in the "Marriage Bureau for Rich People Series". The reader learns more about the Ali's son Rehman who is an engineer and activist. He cares more about the common man than he does a regular paycheck and this irritates Mr Ali and causes some friction within the family. Rehman also falls in love with Usha, a television reporter from another caste and religion. Usha's family is opposed to any sort of union between the two. Mr Zama provides an interesting window into the role that religion, caste and tradition play on the stage of romance in India. Aruna and her new marriage to Ramanujam is also explored. The challenges that she faces in the home of her inlaws are very interesting. Pari, a second cousin of the Ali family, is a Shakespeare loving widow and a wonderful addition, as is Vasu, a young orphan from the country. Vasu is rejected by his family because he is considered to be less than auspicious to have around. Their story is very compelling . I love that the Ali family disregard any superstitions and welcome Pari and Vasu with open arms. What a story, what a family!