City Women and the Ghost Writer is an eclectic book full of human experience from a diverse and interesting culture. This is a selection of differing tales set in the Indian and Nepali culture, and is a mix of life, religion, society and humour, brought alive by rich storytelling from an outspoken and unique viewpoint. Running through it is the tale of an extended family, with its pitfalls, deaths and births. This frank look at Eastern culture is an eye-opener for those with little knowledge of its customs. Interspersed skilfully throughout the book are rants on the media, writing and celebrities, all providing honest viewpoints that inject the book with a certain degree of frustration and cynicism that add to the atmosphere.