The Mango Season by Amulya Malladi follows Priya Rao, a 27-year-old Indian woman, who returns to Hyderabad after living in the U.S. for seven years, dreading the revelation of her engagement to an American man to her traditional family. She navigates familial expectations, cultural norms, and her own identity before finding the courage to disclose her secret.

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Informative

Reviews & Readership

3.8

5,511 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Review Roundup

The Mango Season by Amulya Malladi captures the complexities of cultural clash and the burdens of family expectations through lively storytelling and authentic characters. While many reviewers praised its vivid portrayal of Indian culture and emotional depth, some felt the narrative was predictable and the resolution lacked impact. Overall, it offers a compelling, if occasionally formulaic, exploration of identity and familial duty.

Who Should Read The Mango Season?

Fans of nuanced cultural narratives and cross-cultural dilemmas will enjoy Amulya Malladi’s The Mango Season. Readers who appreciated Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake or Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's Sister of My Heart will find Malladi's exploration of Indian traditions and familial expectations similarly compelling.

3.8

5,511 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Book Details

Pages

407

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre

Modern Classic Fiction

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Romance

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Indian Literature

Period