--- product_id: 114245388 title: "The Space Between Us: A Multilayered Novel of Honor, Tradition, and Gender Struggles in Modern India" brand: "thrity umrigar" price: "VT5071" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/114245388-the-space-between-us-a-multilayered-novel-of-honor-tradition store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Space Between Us: A Multilayered Novel of Honor, Tradition, and Gender Struggles in Modern India **Brand:** thrity umrigar **Price:** VT5071 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Space Between Us: A Multilayered Novel of Honor, Tradition, and Gender Struggles in Modern India by thrity umrigar - **How much does it cost?** VT5071 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/114245388-the-space-between-us-a-multilayered-novel-of-honor-tradition) ## Best For - thrity umrigar enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thrity umrigar brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Space Between Us: A Multilayered Novel of Honor, Tradition, and Gender Struggles in Modern India - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91GvLlF9YtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ HARD BOOK TO REVIEW *by E***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018* I am having a hard time reviewing this book because it was really well written with believable but not necessarily likable characters, one poor and the other wealthy They consisted of the maid and her employer, and their respective husbands, children and grandchildren. The authhor did a wonderful job intertwining their lives. What made it difficult for me was the vocabulary, the idioms and "India-speak." It detracted from the flow of the story for me. The story was also difficult to read because it is so very sad and the space between the castes is enormous. Unlike other readers, I didn't predict the ending for the servant but admit that I hated it. I felt like the story just petered out with no redemption or improvement in anyone's life.I'm happy that I read it but I doubt that I'll read another book by this author though she is very well known and highly respected. It's just not my cup of tea. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You must read it!!! *by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018* This story focuses on three women in India and the caste system.The reader is quickly made aware that the young teenage granddaughter, Maya, is pregnant out of wedlock and lives with her grandmother, Bhima. No one knows who the father is. Through her pregnancy, which is considered a big problem, the author takes you on a journey through the struggles of different classes in India are revealed-- Bhima retells the story of her life through the challenges of poor social status. While Sera, a high class elite that Bhima works for, experiences her own conflicts within her life as a result of endogamy. Then there is Maya, who has to decide between education or work shortly after her abortion.I have never experienced such detailed writing before reading Thrity Umrigar's. She has a gift for manipulating words and language that you will not experience with anyone else.Note-This novel entails physical abuse, abortion, alcoholism, rape, and other topics that would be recommended only for mature readers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellently Drawn Characters *by B***L on Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2018* This was a compelling novel that held my interest throughout. It was disturbing and frustrating alike. Disturbing because the women in this novel are subservient and beholden to men, and all the men are mean and entirely self-serving. Frustrating because the main character, an old, illiterate woman who lives in a Bombay slum with her granddaughter, lacks any confidence and self-worth. The elderly Bhima works as a servant for Sera; both women and their respective marriages are fascinating. Their characters are very well articulated. I could (almost) always guess how each one would react to something based on how well their natures were explained. Thrity Umrigar writes brilliantly and sensually. A very powerful novel. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/114245388-the-space-between-us-a-multilayered-novel-of-honor-tradition](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/114245388-the-space-between-us-a-multilayered-novel-of-honor-tradition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*