Anita Anand (2)

This is a story of identity and belonging told from three perspectives. Rani was born in Canada to Indian parents and is often assumed to be an immigrant. She visited Indian as a child and felt very out of place there. So, she sometimes wonders about her place in Quebec, especially as it relates to the separatist movement. Melanie was adopted from Viet Nam by a Quebec couple. She is different from her parents and wonders about her birth parents. She discovers that many babies were taken out of Viet Nam unnecessarily and tries to trace her own past. Her adoptive father, Serge, is a rock star and strong supporter of an independent Quebec. He wants his own homeland. All of these perspectives are in play as we follow the story of the connection between Rani and Melanie.

The book is well written. The story held my interest and the main characters were well developed. I liked the musical structure that framed the story, as well as setting it during the Quebec referendum.… (altro)