The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing
The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
United States, India • 1980s-1990s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing by Mira Jacob is a novel that follows an Indian-American family grappling with cultural identity, grief, and family secrets. The story weaves between past and present, exploring the complexity of the family's relationships and the impact of their heritage on their lives.
Emotional
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Mira Jacob's The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing is praised for its rich storytelling and exploration of family dynamics and identity. Critics appreciate Jacob's ability to blend humor and emotion, though some feel the narrative pace occasionally lags. The evocative prose and well-drawn characters offer readers an engaging debut novel experience.
Who Should Read The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing?
Readers who enjoy The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing by Mira Jacob often appreciate multigenerational family sagas with cultural depth, similar to Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake. They are drawn to themes of identity, heritage, and the immigrant experience with a blend of humor and poignancy.
16,687 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
United States, India • 1980s-1990s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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