Yeah!! I was hoping she would win. Not that I am her biggest fan, but coz for a change, Indian (or anglo indian) writer is using a Nepali character. Not just as someone who opens the door, but a real human being with multidimensional character. We know that Nepalis in India are a big part of the culture and to go for centuries without any considerable mention is shameful. Its like Indians writers not writing about Pakistanis or Bangladeshis. Ignoring a section of the society or lifestyle in the country's literature is unacceptable. Its like Gunter Grass 'forgetting' to mention Nazis. Anyway, I am glad she won. I would be interested in hearing what you thought of the book, if any one here has read it already.