I don't really know how to rate The Space Between Us. It is a very well written book. I believe it paints an accurate picture of the differences, the spaces, between the generations in families, the space between the marriage partners, the classes; all of which cause nothing but pain.

This is perhaps the most dismal book I have ever read. I despised Bhima, one of the two main characters on the second page of the book because of her attitude toward her granddaughter, who finds herself pregnant and unmarried. Ms Umrigar paints a picture of that family as completely dismal; Bhima's husband leaves her and takes there son, their daughter and son in law die leaving their daughter to be raised by grandma.

The other main family, who is of a higher social standing. Sera employs Bhima as a maid and, at least in the eyes of her daughter, treats her badly although she pays for Bhima's granddaughter's college until she is pregnant.

The story gets involved and there are a few redeeming minor characters who bring some light into the darkness. I kept pondering just how many people committed suicide after, or during, reading this book.

I give this three stars because I really have to give Ms. Umrigar credit for a very well written book, even though there are too many Indian words and, what I assume are, endearing nicknames for the characters. Many, but not all of the other Indian words can neither be decoded from the context nor can Google help with them.

I doubt The Space Between Us will become a Bollyhood movie, but perhaps. Apparently, I am in the minority in my opinion.