More than dramatic story, 'Under the Tamarind Tree' touches on connection, relationships - Austin Daily Herald

More than dramatic story, 'Under the Tamarind Tree' touches on connection, relationships - Austin Daily Herald

The debut novel by Nigar Alam, “Under the Tamarind Tree,” is a story of four friends and unearthed secrets, but it can be viewed through the lens of relationships and the broad encompassing aspect of connection. That was at the heart of Alam’s presentation Thursday night at the Austin Public Library during the Austin Page Turner’s author talk, part of its annual City Wide Read now in its 23rd year. “I feel I learned that regardless of our backgr…