The Colour of Our Sky
By Amita Trasi
Two young girls from India meet in Bombay. One, Tara, living a middle class life with her parents, the other, Mukta, born a temple prostitute from a small village. They briefly share a life in Bombay, when Tara's father rescues Mukta from the fate she was born to, and she lives with the family as a servant. Mukta is kidnapped by a prostitution ring, and Tara thinks it's her fault.
After a street bombing kills Tara's mother, she and her father move to America. However, her father harbours terrible guilt and commits suicide.
Tara returns to India, determined to find Mukta. She eventually finds and rescues Mukta, who now has a small daughter of her own, from prostitution. Tara also finds out that her father is Mukta's father, thus they are half-sisters.
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommendation: An interesting story. Writing a bit awkward, but good pace and a surface look at the horror of prostitution rings in India.
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