What happens when a decades‑long marriage ends and everyone in the family is forced to bloom in unexpected ways? In our final Litty Review of 2025, we’re diving into Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan, a debut novel that explores divorce, reinvention, and the drama of an Indian American family caught between tradition and modern life.

The story follows Suresh and Lata, newly divorced after decades together, as they each navigate independence, dating, and rediscovering themselves. Meanwhile, their adult children, Priya and Nikesh, are dealing with their own messy realities, from career pressures to identity struggles, while watching their parents unravel and rebuild.

In this episode, we get Litty with:

• The drama of divorce and what it means for parents and adult children
• Generational clashes between tradition, independence, and cultural expectations
• The messy pursuit of joy and reinvention at midlife
• Our honest verdict: did Late Bloomers bloom or wilt?
• Why a book sometimes leaves you wanting your minutes back

Deepa Varadarajan’s debut has been praised for its layered look at Indian American family life, but we’re here to give you the Litty fam perspective: unfiltered, witty, and rooted in the kind of bookish chaos you love.

Takeaways for listeners:

• A fresh lens on contemporary fiction tackling family, culture, and reinvention
• Relatable banter that feels like catching up with your best friends over tea

Tap in for our last episode of the year, where we close out 2025 with laughs, side‑eyes, and a whole lot of bookish honesty.

👉 Listen now and join the Litty fam conversation.

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