Toward the end of Bombay Time I found myself trying to slow down my reading. I didn't want put the book down, but I didn't want it to end.The characters were so real and I was so involved in their lives, that six months after reading the book I still find them haunting me.Thrity Umrigar has done a masterful job of weaving complex characters into a compelling story.I highly recommend Bombay Time to anyone who grew up in a real neighborhood, with families and friends whose lives intertwined. I also recommend it to those who didn't, so they can experience the richness they've missed.