The Last Suttee by Madu Bazaz Wangu is one of the best books I have ever read! It's definitely now on my shelf of favorite books! This book was so powerful and moving. Even though this was a fiction book, I learned so much about the ancient ritual of India, where a wife joins her husband in death. From the second I started the Forward of the book, I was mesmerized with this story, history and with the culture! Madhu's writing is so intelligent, eloquent and beautiful, I hung on every written word. The character of Kumud was so detailed that I truly felt invested in her journey and in her mission to stop the ritual of suttee!
I liked that this book was both suspenseful and inspirational. I don't think I have ever read a book that had me in such suspense yet also inspired me at the same time! I loved this book and rate it five out of five stars! I highly encourage you to pick it up and read for yourself. It's a story like no other and I believe you will be a fan!
