If there's a story that goes to show that people can indeed surprise you, then this right here would be one of those that I mention. We follow Vik and Yvonne from London to New York, and their struggles with finding meaning, acceptance and love in tumultuous times makes for an interesting read. However, what personally stood out for me was the growth that was evident in Vik's life and his perception of the racism and hurdles he encountered in his work. It's as engaging as it is melancholic, but one thing is certain, any reader is bound to grow with the characters at some point in the book, whether it's for good or for the worse, that's not in my place to tell.
Thank you Netgalley for the eARC.

PS: Oh, the ending!

The Kosher Delhi was not what I was expecting from the description. The character of Yvonne is extremely volatile and Vic is totally in thrall to her. I kept wanting to tell him to run away. Vic is hard-working and creative and the racism he suffers from is all too plausible. Yvonne is lucky not to have been in prison from the outset. I completely bought how captivating Vic found Yvonne although the red flags were there so early on. A more confident man would have left her in London.
I particularly enjoyed the section in New York, Where Vic starts to get what he deserves, and Yvonne finds her limitations. Four stars.