Henna Artist Book Synopsis. Reese’s book club pick from may, the henna artist, is a beautiful work of historical fiction that transports readers to 1950s india, when the nation was still coming into its own after independence.this book was one of my favorites reads of the month, and i adored everything from the setting to the recipes included in the book. Her highs and her lows, an immersive dive into the culture that leaves your mind reeling in a meet lakshmi, a woman trying to start her life over in an escape from her abusive husband not knowing how greatly it hurt and disgraced her family.
Now, many years later, she's living in jaipur, india and is known for her beautiful henna artwork. Use the search box (title or author) if you don't find a specific guide for a book, take a look at our discussion tips & ideas. The henna artist is her first novel.
The henna artist alka joshi.
I recommend the book, especially if you have an interest in the lives of women in india. Her highs and her lows, an immersive dive into the culture that leaves your mind reeling in a meet lakshmi, a woman trying to start her life over in an escape from her abusive husband not knowing how greatly it hurt and disgraced her family. Give the gift of reading this holiday season! I had been looking forward to a book event planned for march 31 at kepler’s bookstore in menlo park.