“Paris, one of the main protagonists of the novel loves coffee – he actually is able to brew a special kind of coffee, unique only to himself. Therefore, the narrator gives him a pet name ‘Perisscano’, just like Americano.”

The book explores three themes:

The growth of a relationship:
Starting from a teenage love story, the book explores a theme that we have all experienced – love. From a teenager’s experience with a relationship and all the excitement it brings, the protagonists share a journey that teaches them both important lessons in life. Both grow as the book journeys forward.

The life of a migrant:
The narrator has moved to Melbourne, Australia – while the story may be hers, the theme draws inspiration from several issues an aspiring migrant is faced with. The daily struggles of saving money for her education, paying her bills; finding time to balance between her social and professional aspects, and several other issues, which many migrants can relate with.

Racism:
The book also explores the dynamics of racism – direct and indirect incidents of racial stereotyping.

- Niru Tripathi, The Nepalese Voice, 2 Feb 2020