--- product_id: 109353329 title: "A Good Indian Wife: A Novel" price: "1.91 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/109353329-a-good-indian-wife-a-novel store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # A Good Indian Wife: A Novel **Price:** 1.91 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Good Indian Wife: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** 1.91 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/109353329-a-good-indian-wife-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "An absorbing tale of contrasts…Cherian tells the story with quiet strength." — San Francisco Chronicle Handsome anesthesiologist Neel is sure he can resist his family's pleas that he marry a "good" Indian girl. With a girlfriend and a career back in San Francisco, the last thing Neel needs is an arranged marriage. But that's precisely what he gets. His bride, Leila, a thirty-year-old teacher, comes with her own complications. They struggle to reconcile their own desires with others' expectations in this story of two people, two countries, and two ways of life that may be more compatible than they seem. Review: Anne Cherian is my new favorite author!! - I have read many books about India and have come to love their food, their history, their culture. But, this is my favorite because of the new aspects I learned about India... and about Indian men especially!! The author is able to write in compelling detail just what thoughts and feelings each character has!! She shows both sides of each situation and really gets inside their 'skin.' We see over-achieving, fully-Americanized Neel living the 'good life' in Pacific Heights with no desire for anything 'Indian' including a wife!! We see lovely Leila still living with her parents at the age of 30 and teaching English in a local school in India. She has been rejected by so many suitors that she has lost hope of ever getting married. We see Neel's family frantic for him to come home and marry a 'local' girl. This is a wonderful, exciting, suspenseful book!!!! Read it!! You will be crying for more books by this author and you won't be disappointed. As soon as I finished it I ordered Anne Cherian's The Invitation!!! I plan to read every book she writes/has written!! Review: Great first story - I read negative reviews more than positive ones so that I can be sure I want to spend the money on a book, and then, after reading the book, read the negative reviews again. I understand the criticisms (stereotyping white characters, resolution at the end of the story felt slightly uncomfortable) but still feel that this book captures the reader and brings you into Neel and Leila's world. What I enjoyed: 1. Unexpected twists in the story, including the very end, when you're still reading every word until the last page waiting to find out what happened. 2. Sympathizing with one character, then hating them, then sympathizing with them again. And having this happen with multiple characters reminds me that as humans we have so many facets and our stories aren't so clear. 3. Resilience of women in the story. I hope the author keeps writing with more strong female characters-- I look forward to reading every word. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #750,360 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #1,779 in Cultural Heritage Fiction #3,764 in Women's Literary Fiction #5,087 in Contemporary Literary Fiction | ## Images ![A Good Indian Wife: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JmpbwzuqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anne Cherian is my new favorite author!! *by J***D on January 19, 2013* I have read many books about India and have come to love their food, their history, their culture. But, this is my favorite because of the new aspects I learned about India... and about Indian men especially!! The author is able to write in compelling detail just what thoughts and feelings each character has!! She shows both sides of each situation and really gets inside their 'skin.' We see over-achieving, fully-Americanized Neel living the 'good life' in Pacific Heights with no desire for anything 'Indian' including a wife!! We see lovely Leila still living with her parents at the age of 30 and teaching English in a local school in India. She has been rejected by so many suitors that she has lost hope of ever getting married. We see Neel's family frantic for him to come home and marry a 'local' girl. This is a wonderful, exciting, suspenseful book!!!! Read it!! You will be crying for more books by this author and you won't be disappointed. As soon as I finished it I ordered Anne Cherian's The Invitation!!! I plan to read every book she writes/has written!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great first story *by B***B on September 30, 2012* I read negative reviews more than positive ones so that I can be sure I want to spend the money on a book, and then, after reading the book, read the negative reviews again. I understand the criticisms (stereotyping white characters, resolution at the end of the story felt slightly uncomfortable) but still feel that this book captures the reader and brings you into Neel and Leila's world. What I enjoyed: 1. Unexpected twists in the story, including the very end, when you're still reading every word until the last page waiting to find out what happened. 2. Sympathizing with one character, then hating them, then sympathizing with them again. And having this happen with multiple characters reminds me that as humans we have so many facets and our stories aren't so clear. 3. Resilience of women in the story. I hope the author keeps writing with more strong female characters-- I look forward to reading every word. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.5 stars *by R***O on September 1, 2012* I'm not sure why other reviewers called this a romance? Neel, born in India makes his way to the USA for college and ends up a successful anesthesiologist in San Fransico. He is tricked into going back to India because he is told his beloved grandfather is dying. His mother has other plans. A marriage. Arranged marriages are normal in India. Having worked with Indians myself, this story was very parallel to what they told me. Lelia, who only knows Indian tradition is excited she is finally getting a husband, especially one who lives in America. Sadly, he wants nothing to do with her. He marries her out of obligation, but tries everything in his power to make it not work, from hoping she can't get a Visa, to ignoring her completely and continuing his relationship with his blonde bimbo. Neel is not likable. An arrogant prick. This book is about Lelia learning who she is and growing despite her situation. This wasn't by any means great fiction, but I still enjoyed it. I needed something fresh to read and this definitely was an original, light read. --- ## 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.tn/products/109353329-a-good-indian-wife-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/109353329-a-good-indian-wife-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-10*