Four families & a funeral: Ritual and retinue mystify immigrant lives far from home
In “Every Room Has a View” by Sujit Saraf, the sudden death of Naveen Chandra Gupta sets off a frenzy of confusion in his family and friends. His will, which includes instructions for a Hindu cremation, reflects the struggles of being an immigrant in America. The novel satirizes the “x+1 syndrome” among Indian-Americans and delves into themes of identity and roots.