The Henna Artist Book Reviews

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Beautiful story. This story grabbed me from the first page and I couldn’t put it down. Alka Joshi’s writing is vivid and her characters feel very real. Step into a world where a woman defies tradition to become strong, independent and rewrite her story.

Amazing book!. I was sad when finished this book... so so good!

Good but not great. I appreciated the change of scenery this book gave me of being transported to the works of henna painting of wealthy Indian women. However, I found the book to be a bit monotonous and predictable in some ways, and the characters pretty one dimensional.

The Henna Artist. A very readable novel. I learned so much about Indian culture

The Henna Artist. One woman’s amazing life journey. She preserves through much hardship to build a successful life.

Beautiful read. Loved and enjoyed the book! Would love to travel to India now.

The Henna Artist. Loved this book!

Absolutely loved it ❤️ didn’t want it to end.. Absolutely loved it! Alka has done a commendable job in writing Lakshmi’s story. Character portrayal along with scene description is remarkable. Especially the relationship that Radha, Lakshmi and Kanta shared reminded me of my younger sister. I was just not ready for the story to end. It not only took me back to India but also made me proud of the rich culture we have. I am looking forward to the sequel. Cheers!

Lovely story. Not only interesting but educational Loved the characters and look forward to the next book.

Enchanting. I ignored most of my life for 2 days as I read about the Henna Artist.. I am looking forward to the next book in the series,,

Great read. Her writing was like watching the story come alive across the pages. Fun to read and cannot wait for the third book to come out. It was also interesting to learn about India and the dichotomy of regions.

Wonderful!!!. I loved it from start to finish. Well written, exciting, heartbreaking, a whirlwind of self discovery.

Henna artist. Great story- and a reminder how our journeys through life change.

Interesting!. First, it’s a great story filled with beautiful and privileged people and those who serve them. The author somehow explains the caste system and customs in such a way that evokes sympathy rather than repulsion. There is a very graphic sex scene towards the end. That makes some of my friends more interested in reading it, and a few rule it out.

4/5 for predictability. Captivating and enlightening into some of the Indian cultures and history. I found this book difficult to put down. However, I did rate a four and not a five due to the predictability of her solutions with the child and her choices with her life in the end.

A must read. I love everything about this book. A story of hurt , redemption, love, sacrifice and strength . Lakshmi ,at 17 years old escapes her abusive marriage and heads to Jaipur. After living in Jaipur she establishes herself as a popular henna artist and a herbalist . Her dream was to own her home , but as she works her way to success Her estranged husband and her 13yr old sister ( who she didn’t even know exist ), showed up and all her plans are turned upside down

Fascinating!. I’ve always been fascinated by Indian culture, and this book made the vibrant colors dance in my head, page after page after page. I look forward to more from this author!

This is one I loved enough to reread. When I was about halfway through I realized it was a trilogy and I’m so excited to continue. I can’t remember how I found this book, but it will be a favorite for a long time. It’s so well written and the character progression kept me reading, I needed to know what happens next. I can’t wait to start the next in the series.

Amazing. Fantastic book that will give you a deep appreciation for the rich Indian culture

Ok read. Reading about Indian customs, food,traditions was very interesting. Story was good but predictable.

Colorful descriptions, good story. The story of a single woman trying to make her way in a country where her gender and her place in society both constantly put roadblocks in her way is good and sometimes uplifting. I loved how the story was steeped in descriptions of dialect, clothing, food and how a person lived in that part of Asia in the 50’s. As I said, the story was a good one and relatable. The characters are believable and well rounded.

Awesome read!. I really enjoyed this book and all the colorful characters and especially the Indian culture. The book had lots of twists and turns of events and I loved it. This book was a first for me with this author. Very good!!

Love!!. I loved this book and did not want to put it down. I enjoyed learning the culture and Alka Joshi did a wonderful job with the details of the entire book including the character list and glossary of terms. I recommend to all of my friends!

The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. I recently read this book, and I loved it! As an Indian-American, I always love reading books with South Asian representation! It was so cool to get a glimpse into 1950s Jaipur; I loved the setting. I also thought that the book was really empowering for women! The characters were flawed and realistic, and yet I sympathized with them every step of the way. This was definitely one of my favorite books I’ve read this year!

lovely. This was such a fantastic read. I do recommend reading along with a. audiobook to make some things better to understand but the story is a great one with a happy ending. 10/10 would recommend.

Wonderful. Stick with this one. It develops into something so beautiful. I won’t soon forget it. And will definitely revisit it again.

Compelling and Imaginative Story. Alka Joshi reimagines a life for her mother, who was in an arranged marriage at 18 and had three children by age 22. The main character, Lakshmi, leaves an abusive husband and sets out on her own to build a new life. An accomplished henna artist, she is much in demand by the upper class women of Jaipur, India. Ambiition, family, class and castes, betrayal, redemption, and love, all work together in this compelling story.

Amazing!. A great story and it just keeps getting better!

Wow. Fascinating story, beautifullly written.

Great story: beautifully written.. I enjoyed reading this novel. Took me there and kept me interested.

4/5. Love loved it! Read it within a day. Could not put down. The author paints beautifully vivid pictures with her words.

Loved!!. I loved this book. I listened on audio and I was so sucked in. Really well done

Loved being transported.... While being immersed into another culture

Great. Excellent reading!

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Lovely read. Enjoyed this.

Amazing!! Read it.. ..

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Amazing. Fantastic book that will give you a deep appreciation for the rich Indian culture

Page turner!. I really enjoyed this quick and easy read. Wish I had found the glossary at the back sooner because some of the words couldn’t be found in the online dictionary I was using. Great story line, interesting characters and a look back in time in a country that has always fascinated me.

Transported to India...enchanting. This beautifully written story was an enchanting journey into India’s culture along with love, loss, family and what really matters. Namaste.