Book Review - Bound by Vijaya Bodach
If I am going to take the time to read a novel, I want its characters to be authentic and the story line compelling and relevant to the issues of our day. I want to be entertained and surprised. I struck gold when I purchased Vijaya Bodach’s most recent tale, Bound . I was immediately drawn to Rebecca, abandoned at birth, adopted by the Joshi family and later severely burned and disfigured, her older and mentally challenged sister, Joy, their grieving father, and the life challenges each faced following the death of their much beloved mother and spouse. Joy’s out-of-wedlock pregnancy causes immense embarrassment to her father, threatens Rebecca’s long-cherished dream to become a doctor, and pits each family member against the other. All three become obstinate and unwilling to find an appropriate path forward. But, of course, they must and you will be flipping the pages feverishly to see what they do. The author helps us explore the most significan...
