Homesick

“Captures a fascinating world unseen by most of us. . . . Characters come alive and their passions and troubles are rendered beautifully.”
—Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone

“A debut that can confidently sit alongside the likes of Zadie Smith’s White Teeth and Andrea Levy’s Small Island.”
—The Sunday Times (London)

“Beautifully written. . . . Tender, uplifting and funny, too.”
—The Observer (London)

 “Wonderfully evocative. . . . Impressive.”
—The Daily Beast

“Roshi Fernando is a powerful new voice. . . . [Homesick] offers complex, mosaic characters and compelling storylines. . . . Fernando’s insight, wit, sensitivity and versatility mark her as a striking new talent.”
—The Independent (London)