"...a riveting dual narrative of two South Asian women faced with similar moral dilemmas a century apart... the novel keenly portrays the power of female solidarity. The result is an incisive story of how change happens."
“Combining the reach of a historical saga with the propulsion of a mystery, Roohi Choudhry’s tightly woven debut illustrates the power of sisterhood, legacy, and solidarity through the unforgettable stories of two defiant women living a century apart.”
—Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers and Memory Piece
“Outside Women is a powerful and beautifully braided novel of personal and political history. Choudhry traverses continents and centuries with conviction and subtlety in this striking debut.”
—Peter Ho Davies, author of The Fortunes and The Welsh Girl
“In her lyrical and luminous debut novel, Outside Women, Roohi Choudhry conjures a visceral yet dreamlike atmosphere. From South Africa to New York to Pakistan, this novel pulsates with the strength of its women, a narrative caught between centuries and oceans, obsessions, and an undying pursuit of justice.”
—Kali Fajardo-Anstine, bestselling author of Woman of Light and Sabrina & Corina
“I found myself holding my breath through the tenderness and tension of this powerful debut. Choudhry gets into every layer of these migrant female identities with such sensitivity and diligence, one forgets this book isn't real. No matter the continent or even the century, Outside Women's many universes defy expectation and establish Choudhry as one of our greatest new voices.”
—Porochista Khakpour, author of Tehrangeles and Brown Album: Essays on Exile and Identity
“Outside Women takes you back and forth through time, examining the true cost, weight, and meaning of bearing witness. It is also beautifully written. This is one you’ll be thinking about for a long while.”—
—Rion Amilcar Scott, author of The World Doesn't Require You: Stories and Insurrections: Stories
"...a gripping historical novel that contrasts the abuses of patriarchy and misogyny with the power of women to stand for freedom, truth, and justice. Notable for its emotional depth, lively pace, and smooth transitions as it moves across time and continents, this complex, nuanced story... celebrates the strength of women and the warmth of human friendship and loyalty."
