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In the Convent of Little FlowersNow in paperback, internationally bestselling author Indu Sundaresan presents a poignant collection of contemporary short stories about the challenges and consequences faced by women in Indian life today. Like Jhumpa Lahiri's Interpreter of Maladies, Indu Sundaresan's In the Convent of Little Flowers gives readers an eloquent and illuminating collection of stories about contemporary Indian life, exploring the cutting edge issues that surround the
Now in paperback, internationally bestselling author Indu Sundaresan presents a poignant collection of contemporary short stories about the challenges and consequences faced by women in Indian life today. Like Jhumpa Lahiri's Interpreter of Maladies, Indu Sundaresan's In the Convent of Little Flowers gives readers an eloquent and illuminating collection of stories about contemporary Indian life, exploring the cutting-edge issues that surround the clash between ancient tradition and modernity. In the collection's title story, a young woman adopted by an American family in Seattle receives a letter from Sister Mary Theresa, a nun at the Convent of Little Flowers in Chennai, where she stayed as a child. Unbeknownst to the Indian woman, the nun is her biological mother's sister. In another story, the grandmother of an Indian journalist begs her grandson to intervene and stop a young widow from being burned alive. And when a teenaged daughter bears a child out of wedlock, her entire family is thrown into turmoil. With their lush prose, vividly rendered settings, and complex characters, these and the other stories in this elegant collection bring readers into the experience of Indian women at home and abroad, where modernity offers them lives their grandmothers could never dream of, while at the same time taking away parts of their history. With a delicate touch, Indu Sundaresan weaves the pieces of the conflict together, presenting a nuanced and unforgettable tapestry.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Published: 09/15/2009
ISBN: 9781416586104
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.26h x 5.34w x 0.67d
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★★★★★ 4
2 smell good, 2 not so good and it's made in China
These are interesting soaps. The inverted loofah sponge for the soap is in interesting idea. The black and green ones smell the best. They are made in China however so I'm going with a USA made one next. Dapper Yankee.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Great Charcoal Soap – I Really Like It!
Scent: Ocean, Scent: Ocean
I’m honestly surprised how much I like this charcoal soap. The packaging was clean and professional, and all four bars came in perfect condition. Each bar is a good size, and it feels like it will last a long time.
The scent is fresh and not overpowering, and the soap gives a nice deep-clean feeling without drying out my skin. I like that it has ingredients like peppermint, sea salt, and shea butter — it actually feels refreshing after a shower.
The mesh bag they include is also really useful for getting more lather and keeping the soap from melting too fast.
Overall, this is a solid charcoal soap set. Good quality, good fragrance, and worth the price. I’m happy with it and will definitely keep using it!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good soap with a few details
Scent: Lemon, Scent: Lemon
I've been using this soap for several weeks now, and it's worked well for cleaning without drying out my skin. The foam is abundant and has a natural aroma, not strong at all. I like that it includes ingredients like turmeric and shea butter because my skin feels softer.
The only thing I noticed is that from the pigment, it can leave a slight yellow mark on sponges or cloths if they are not rinsed thoroughly, and the size of the stick is smaller than it looks in the photo.
Overall, it is a good natural choice for those looking for a different and gentle soap for daily use.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2025
★★★★★ 3
On the fence.
Scent: Citrus
Long lasting but don’t take anything off the skin it’s great for moisturizing but not for washing anything away like deodorant it can’t handle the task, smells great during wash but not long lasting after.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2026
★★★★★ 2
Felt commercial vs natural
Scent: Tea Tree
I got the tea tree soap and the first thing I noticed was it has a strong perfume smell that I don’t believe to be natural because I’ve had other kinds of tea tree soap bars and I prefer the other bars over these because I could actually smell the tea tree sent with the other bars and it was a nice mild scent in comparison to these that have a strong perfume scent. This soap didn’t bother my skin but it was not as effective as my other tea tree soap purchases I made prior to trying these. It came with a soap sack to help build up a soap lather but it was so cheaply made it felt apart after the second use. This soap appeared commercial in my opinion and it was made in china and I didn’t notice this prior to making my purchase. I would have avoided making this purchase knowing what I know now including my personal experience using this product.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2025
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