--- product_id: 396870389 title: "Oleander Girl: A Novel" price: "₹ 4227" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/396870389-oleander-girl-a-novel store_origin: IN region: India --- # 4.3/5 average customer rating Cross-continental cultural journey 288 pages of immersive storytelling Oleander Girl: A Novel **Price:** ₹ 4227 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Unlock the secret that connects two worlds — don’t miss the story everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Oleander Girl: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 4227 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/396870389-oleander-girl-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rich Cultural Tapestry:** Dive into a vivid clash of tradition and modernity that resonates with global millennials. - • **Highly Rated by Readers:** Join 118+ readers who gave it a strong 4.3-star endorsement. - • **Bestselling Author's Masterpiece:** From the acclaimed writer of 'One Amazing Thing,' praised by literary icons. - • **Perfectly Sized for Your Commute:** At just 288 pages, it’s the ideal companion for your daily hustle. - • **A Transformative Journey Across Continents:** Experience a gripping coming-of-age story bridging India and America. ## Overview Oleander Girl is a 288-page novel by bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, weaving a suspenseful, atmospheric coming-of-age tale that explores the cultural contrasts between India and America. With a solid 4.3-star rating from over 100 readers, this literary fiction gem is a must-read for professionals craving a meaningful, transformative narrative. ## Description From the bestselling author of "One Amazing Thing," a sweeping, suspenseful, atmospheric coming-of-age novel about a young woman who leaves India for America on a search that will transform her life. Divakaruni has been hailed by Junot Diaz as a "bri Review: Lovely book - The loveliest book I've ever read .... Really good print .... Book came out well... Beautifully written...my most favorite book in the world Review: oleander girl - J'adore les romans de Divakaruni. J'aime ce "choc des cultures" entre Inde traditionnelle et USA. Et encore une fois , j'ai été "happée" par cette histoire de secret de famille à travers 2 continents. ## Features - Item Trademark: SIMON & SCHUSTER - manufacturer: Simon & Schuster - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 0.63493131456, 288. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #153,502 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,439 in U.S. Literature #6,123 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #11,003 in Literary Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 118 Reviews | ## Images ![Oleander Girl: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816mULuMj7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely book *by K***I on 7 April 2025* The loveliest book I've ever read .... Really good print .... Book came out well... Beautifully written...my most favorite book in the world ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ oleander girl *by V***E on 29 July 2015* J'adore les romans de Divakaruni. J'aime ce "choc des cultures" entre Inde traditionnelle et USA. Et encore une fois , j'ai été "happée" par cette histoire de secret de famille à travers 2 continents. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Why would she name me after something so dangerous?" *by K***R on 19 March 2013* Korobi has never known her mother who named her after the beautiful but poisonous oleander. She often wonders what this mix of the enticing and the deadly had prompted her mother to name her. After all, many people avoid this plant for fear of a child chewing on it causing great tragedy. Raised by traditional grandparents, she is engaged to a man from a modern, progressive family. Even within the warmth of her love, Korobi is insecure. Early in the novel, a secret is revealed, propelling her to travel to America to find answers. I don't want to spoil the plot. Divakaruni handles great emotion with understated, calm language. At first, the juxtaposition put me off, but I came to find this style enhancing of the cultural story. Certainly times of deep crisis are portrayed; crises deepened by the family's deep sense of tradition. The main characters are well portrayed in phrases that allow us access to their private and public selves. A deep sense of privacy on the part of Korubi's grandparents inform an important part of the plot. However I admit that my favorite character is Pia, Rajat's younger sister and future sister in law to Korobi. She spirited and naive in the way that the loving can be. Her more relaxed view of the world allows her to celebrate the union with great joy. The culture of India that has shaped these characters, has become in itself a character in this book. I quite enjoyed the levels of society revealed in this novel. The same world surrounds us all, but ways of our minds decide how the world is admitted to ourselves. This book is a wonderful route to understanding one way of being a person. And we come to know why Korobi is named for the beautiful but deadly oleander. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/396870389-oleander-girl-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.in/products/396870389-oleander-girl-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*