Books like Blind Faith by Sagarika Ghose
After her mother, a struggling artist, commits suicide, Mia believes a chance encounter with the enigmatic guru Karna in London will change her life. She decides to follow him to India, even though it means marrying corporate businessman Vik. In India, Mia discovers another complex relationship when she becomes entangled with Vik’s mother, Indi, a striking woman who vehemently battles her own blindness, beauty, and attachment to her son. These layered connections push Mia to travel further, to the Kumb Mela pilgrimage, where she seeks a new perspective on her perplexed life and the consequences of her choices. Set against the cultural backdrop of India, the novel explores interpersonal dynamics, spiritual quests, and the transformative power of travel.
First publish date: August 30, 2006
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Sagarika Ghose
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