This was a really special and unique experience and I'm glad I read this, even if it took me a couple years to get over my intimidation at the 1400+ page count. I did get quite a bit burnt out from reading this -- if I could do it again, I'd have taken a couple breaks partway through to read something else and come back (but we're also watching the 6-episode TV series to supplement). What an amazing slow-burn of a love story, and sooo immersive too. I feel like I learned a lot about India and Hindu culture. I didn't get the resolution I wanted from the ending but I'm really happy I gave this book a shot