Museum of Failures

The bright and chaotic Bombay became for Remy a place of unfulfilled hopes and broken promises. Despite his feelings, he returns to his hometown with a noble goal — to adopt a child, but instead of joyful concerns, he faces his mother's serious illness: she has long stopped talking and is gradually fading away in the hospital ward. Trying to break through the wall of silence, Remy finds a mysterious message from his father and a photograph of an unfamiliar boy. These shards of the past come together in a mosaic that makes him doubt everything he knew about himself and his family. What if life and memories are just an illusion woven by loved ones?

Thrity Umrigar is the author of the world bestseller "Honor," translated into many languages and honored by Reese Witherspoon's book club. Her new novel opens the doors to the museum of failures, where behind unspoken grievances, painful secrets, and shattered dreams lie the most valuable exhibits: love, healing, and forgiveness.