Books like Love in the Balance

3.9 stars. Wow, what a blast from the past. The cultural and social norms have changed a lot since then. I loved the characters and I loved their love story. Then I got confused as the book wildly changed its direction to make a political statement. One that was direly needed 20 years ago and is still relevant even today. I'm sad that these things happened and still do happen today. But I'm also optimistic seeing how much progress has been made in the last 20 years. Things have improved, maybe not in my country but definitely in most large western nations. A bit directionless and bittersweet read. But I liked it, still worth a read in 2018.