Her deep voice expresses the mature personality of Misbah. As the story shifts in time, listeners hear her perspectives as a young adult and as a mature woman who is caring for her son and adoptive daughter.

Gupta establishes the complex emotional landscape of a family transplanted from India to the U.S. in the subtle, tender tones of Layla. The world depicted will feel familiar to anyone who has a complicated family history. A family saga about immigration, tradition, and change. Listeners will appreciate the realistic sense of a family in turmoil created by these two narrators.
M.R. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2018]

This powerful volume of life-affirming poetry and prose is narrated by a variety of feminist voices. As the narrators perform their own pieces and, at times, those written by others, the quality of the delivery remains constant. The variety of narrators works together as a sort of contemporary Greek chorus, encouraging listeners to give voice to their experiences of triumph and trauma.
M.R. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2017]

Featuring a wide array of characters, the stories are enlivened by the narrators' subtle performances of the distinctive characters. As a result of Gupta and Shah's deft portrayals, the emotions of the characters shine through. Both narrators speak clearly and at a comfortable pace, allowing the listener to focus on Sharma's contemplative and vivid writing.
S.E.G. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2017]

Narrator Deepti Gupta is an excellent choice for this story of diverse characters struggling to survive in contemporary Pakistan. Gupta portrays Nargis as a gentle, pensive, and sympathetic woman battling increasing danger. Listeners who enjoy literary fiction and learning about other cultures will look forward to long drives or quiet afternoons to take in the twists and turns of this story.
M.R. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2017]