A Woman Like Her

Marc Levy

How far apart are two lovers? Two continents, two cultures, eight floors? Yet, that was the beginning: a delightful encounter, a strange coincidence, and developments that accelerated to the rhythm of events centered around an old elevator, the pride of the residents of a luxurious building in Manhattan. Amidst comedic situations and the interaction of each of the characters, a love story unfolds between an ambitious young Indian man, rebellious against his society and customs yet clinging to his values and principles, and a strong American woman, rebellious against a situation she unwillingly became a prisoner of one day. Can love overcome barriers, conquer realities, and find common ground between two worlds that can only be described as distant? In a text full of humor and quick wit, the author introduces the reader to New York through its grand entrance, with details of its neighborhoods, buildings, and people. He moves from one culture to another with lighthearted humor, painting a framework for the novel that dedicates its heroes, these people we might meet on a park bench, or in a time-worn elevator car.