As an Indian Ex-Muslim, this book was very nostalgic and reflective for me, and it did address issues of mingling of different aspects of a person's identity. While I do appreciate Jalil going in depth about her experiences as a north indian muslim, I felt she largely digressed from the topic for quite a large portion of the book. As an exercise in sociology, I believe she should've addressed more pressing topics and comprehensively, rather than just touching upon them as she did, this wasn't just an essay, it was a whole book with plenty of space. In any case, it was satisfying to read about the shared experiences of Ramzan and other festivities, although again, I could not relate to many.