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uses the story to touch on social class divides, the struggles of non-English speakers in elite Indian circles, and rural education. Digital Access via Internet Archive Internet Archive hosts several versions and formats related to the book: half girlfriend internet archive
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: A central theme is the social divide in India based on English proficiency, often referred to as "India vs. Bharat". Madhav Jha uses the story to touch on social class
After a falling out, their lives take them from Delhi to rural Bihar (where Madhav works to improve his mother's school) and eventually to New York City , where Madhav searches for Riya to finally "complete" their story.