Man, I totally get the hunt for free reads—especially for gems like 'Fasting, Feasting'! Desai’s writing is so vivid, and I remember scouring the web for it ages ago. Legally, Project Gutenberg might not have it (copyright’s a stickler), but your local library’s digital app, like Libby or Hoopla, could surprise you with a free borrow. Libraries often partner with these platforms, so a library card might be your golden ticket.
If you’re open to secondhand, thrift stores or used book sites sometimes list cheap copies. I snagged mine for like $3 on ThriftBooks! Just a heads-up: sketchy ‘free PDF’ sites are risky—malware city. Honestly, supporting authors by buying or borrowing ethically feels way better than dodgy downloads. Plus, Desai’s prose deserves the real deal—those food descriptions hit different in print.