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# The Henna Artist: A Reese's Book Club Pick: 1 (The Jaipur Trilogy, 1)

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The Henna Artist: A Reese's Book Club Pick: 1 (The Jaipur Trilogy, 1) : Joshi, Alka: desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: An absolutely stunning debut - This stunning novel is one of my top three favourite books I’ve read so far this year. (And considering I’ve read nearly 60 so far since January, that’s saying something.) Top two, actually. Tied for first place, the more I think about it. (My other fave so far is Where the Crawdads Sing, in case you’re wondering.) My knowledge of India and Indian culture is somewhat limited; I live in Glastonbury, a very new age hippie place (which I love), so I’m constantly hearing people talk about their life-changing trips to ‘Mother India’ where they inevitably change their names to something like ‘Jaya’ or ‘Deva’ or something like that. (And yup, it always seems to be white women who do this, and as a white woman I’m aware of the privilege that allows us to go on a jolly to India and come back with a name given by a ‘guru.’) With this in mind, it was refreshing to read a story set in India, written by an Indian woman, with an insight into what life there is actually like, without any of the white nonsense about spiritual enlightenment. Forgive me, I’m rambling. Back to the book itself. The book walks the line between character-driven and plot-driven story perfectly: the characters are richly developed; there aren’t any clear-cut ‘villains.’ Everyone’s motives are understood and you find yourself sympathising with and understanding why they behave they way they do. The plot unfolds gently, with enough happening along the way to keep those who favour a plot-driven story interested. This is literary fiction at its most approachable- intelligent yet accessible, educational yet entertaining. The descriptions are lush and evocative- you can almost smell the spices of the food, hear the sounds of the streets, and feel the coolness of henna being drawn onto your skin. You fall in love with the characters, especially the heroine, Lakshmi. And I defy you not to fall in love with little Malik. I’d read a sequel about him alone. (Hint hint, Ms Joshi, if you’re reading this.) I won’t say much about the plot itself, cuz if you haven’t noticed by now, I tend to overshare and don’t want to ruin the story for anyone who hasn’t read it yet. All I will say is be prepared to go on a journey, to learn, to laugh, and to find out that things have a way of working out for the best in ways you didn’t expect. The author has thoughtfully included a glossary of Indian language in the back of the book, as well as a brief explanation of the caste system- and recipes, which I fully intend to try out ASAP. I loved this book so much that I’m going to order the actually physical copy of it as soon as it’s available again. (I generally prefer an actual book over a kindle version, but it wasn’t going to be in stock for a while, and I was too impatient to read it so ordered it on kindle.) Five stars aren’t enough. Ten stars, at least.
Review: Intriguing entrance to a new world - Loved the book and insight into a culture. Easy read and I wanted to follow the evolution of the characters, which I did with following books.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 29,643 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 114 in Cultural Heritage Fiction 400 in Women's Literary Fiction (Books) 1,612 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Book 1 of 3  | The Jaipur Trilogy |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (35,662) |
| Dimensions  | 15.19 x 2.44 x 22.5 cm |
| Edition  | First Time Trade |
| ISBN-10  | 0778331474 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0778331476 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 400 pages |
| Publication date  | 1 April 2021 |
| Publisher  | MIRA |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolutely stunning debut
*by F***S on 25 May 2020*

This stunning novel is one of my top three favourite books I’ve read so far this year. (And considering I’ve read nearly 60 so far since January, that’s saying something.) Top two, actually. Tied for first place, the more I think about it. (My other fave so far is Where the Crawdads Sing, in case you’re wondering.) My knowledge of India and Indian culture is somewhat limited; I live in Glastonbury, a very new age hippie place (which I love), so I’m constantly hearing people talk about their life-changing trips to ‘Mother India’ where they inevitably change their names to something like ‘Jaya’ or ‘Deva’ or something like that. (And yup, it always seems to be white women who do this, and as a white woman I’m aware of the privilege that allows us to go on a jolly to India and come back with a name given by a ‘guru.’) With this in mind, it was refreshing to read a story set in India, written by an Indian woman, with an insight into what life there is actually like, without any of the white nonsense about spiritual enlightenment. Forgive me, I’m rambling. Back to the book itself. The book walks the line between character-driven and plot-driven story perfectly: the characters are richly developed; there aren’t any clear-cut ‘villains.’ Everyone’s motives are understood and you find yourself sympathising with and understanding why they behave they way they do. The plot unfolds gently, with enough happening along the way to keep those who favour a plot-driven story interested. This is literary fiction at its most approachable- intelligent yet accessible, educational yet entertaining. The descriptions are lush and evocative- you can almost smell the spices of the food, hear the sounds of the streets, and feel the coolness of henna being drawn onto your skin. You fall in love with the characters, especially the heroine, Lakshmi. And I defy you not to fall in love with little Malik. I’d read a sequel about him alone. (Hint hint, Ms Joshi, if you’re reading this.) I won’t say much about the plot itself, cuz if you haven’t noticed by now, I tend to overshare and don’t want to ruin the story for anyone who hasn’t read it yet. All I will say is be prepared to go on a journey, to learn, to laugh, and to find out that things have a way of working out for the best in ways you didn’t expect. The author has thoughtfully included a glossary of Indian language in the back of the book, as well as a brief explanation of the caste system- and recipes, which I fully intend to try out ASAP. I loved this book so much that I’m going to order the actually physical copy of it as soon as it’s available again. (I generally prefer an actual book over a kindle version, but it wasn’t going to be in stock for a while, and I was too impatient to read it so ordered it on kindle.) Five stars aren’t enough. Ten stars, at least.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intriguing entrance to a new world
*by B***W on 19 December 2025*

Loved the book and insight into a culture. Easy read and I wanted to follow the evolution of the characters, which I did with following books.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful,gripping storyline
*by A***R on 11 April 2025*

This book is so well written, that it is difficult to put it down. The people and places are so accurately described, you can really see them.

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