An epic saga

This is a wonderful read. Starting in Japan where Hiroku survives the attack on Nagasaki but her German fiance does not, it moves through India, Pakistan, Germany, the USA and Afghanistan. Two families' lives are intertwined through many points of love and loss through the years between 1945 and 2001, and all the complex characters are real and engaging. Kamila Shamsie uncovers political and philosophical insights with nuance and humanity. I loved it. (Sorry I did not get it back to Richard in time for his book club!)