Nepal Controversy

A recent review in The Annapurna Express critiques Kiran Desai's third novel, 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny', for its excessive length and perceived biases against Nepalis. The book, which took nearly 20 years to write, receives mixed praise for its early characters but criticism for a slow pace and rushed ending. Endorsements from authors like Ann Patchett highlight its literary ambition, yet the reviewer questions Desai's portrayals.