The Secrets Between Us: A Novel - Rilegato

“The women at the heart of this novel inhabit the harsh world of the urban Indian poor, and struggle separately and together for dignity and survival. Thrity Umrigar has written a moving human tale that vividly brings to life both the women and the city of Mumbai.”  (Salman Rushdie)

“This wonderful novel... is the rich, moving story of an amazing friendship... The lives of Bhima and Parvati are ones of unbelievable poverty and struggle, but the dignity and richness their friendship manifests took my breath away.” (Indies Choice Audiobook of the Year Finalist)

“Umrigar’s writing is vivid and elegant in its specificity, and the story is as resilient as its characters.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

“[The Secrets Between Us] provides an almost “Siddhartha”-esque experience of sharing a character’s spiritual journey, as the plot takes Bhima and Parvati to places where they must question their preconceptions, search their souls and ultimately change.” (Newsday)

“[Umrigar’s] amazing cast is coupled with shining prose and a plot that consistently startles and gratifies. This splendid tale should appeal to all readers with open hearts, regardless of their familiarity with the previous work or the culture of Mumbai.“ (Publishers Weekly)

“The Secrets Between Us is one of those books I want to shout about from the rooftops... [for] everyone to experience the depth and beauty of the author’s writing.” (All About Romance)

“[W]onderful....  [Umrigar] knocked it out of the park with this one.  Her writing is beautifully descriptive and her characters are absolutely fabulous.” (BermudaOnion’s Weblog)