Brick Lane

Experience the vibrant East London immigrant community through the eyes of two Bangladeshi sisters, Nazneen and Hasina. Journey with them as they navigate diverging paths in a culture that is both ancient and contemporary. Monica Ali's skilled narrative illuminates the psychological and spiritual tension between different forms of love experienced by the sisters. With well-developed characters and great poignancy, Brick Lane offers a bittersweet portrayal of the immigrant experience. Comparisons to the work of Amy Tan only scratch the surface of Ali's debut novel.