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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
The narrator was so annoying that I could not get through this book. Also this is the second retelling of Emma I’ve tried to get into and I’m starting to think I don’t like Emma. I’ve never read the book but any retelling I’ve read has not been good because the fmc is so annoying. Also her bragging about how rich they were gave me the ick.
I'm not sure why i thought I would enjoy this as I wasn't fond on Emma when I read it years ago. But I thought the desi twist might make it enjoyable. It was not.
The language is heavily shifting between modern day language and classical which makes it a little disjointed and hard to stay focused.
Humaira is also quite annoying but Emma was the same so I kind of get that part. I don't like all the name dropping of brands. I know she's a rich heiress type character but still seems excessive.
I decided to read this via audiobook as the description seemed interesting but even the narration is grating on me.
I tried to give it a go because saw other reviews said it gets better as it goes along but my gosh, its such a struggle. I can't read a book where I'm not enjoying at least either the character, the plot or the language/prose. Might try physical or ebook again sometime in futur but for now, it's an unfortunate DNF for me
The language is heavily shifting between modern day language and classical which makes it a little disjointed and hard to stay focused.
Humaira is also quite annoying but Emma was the same so I kind of get that part. I don't like all the name dropping of brands. I know she's a rich heiress type character but still seems excessive.
I decided to read this via audiobook as the description seemed interesting but even the narration is grating on me.
I tried to give it a go because saw other reviews said it gets better as it goes along but my gosh, its such a struggle. I can't read a book where I'm not enjoying at least either the character, the plot or the language/prose. Might try physical or ebook again sometime in futur but for now, it's an unfortunate DNF for me
lighthearted
medium-paced
a very cute re-telling of Emma by Jane Austen from a Muslim Pakistani perspective. the romance was wonderful. i didn't like the focus on consumerism and particular clothes labels but other than that enjoyed the read
What if Emma had been a civil engineer living in New York...?
In this modern day Muslim retelling, Humaira yearns for a match of her own after much success with her family and friends. However, is what she most needs hiding right under her nose?
I did enjoy this book, and I adore retellings, but I felt it took a while to get going, and the dialogue was at times too similar to that of Jane Austen herself. I probably enjoyed the last 20% of the book more than the rest, but overall it was a lovely read.
In this modern day Muslim retelling, Humaira yearns for a match of her own after much success with her family and friends. However, is what she most needs hiding right under her nose?
I did enjoy this book, and I adore retellings, but I felt it took a while to get going, and the dialogue was at times too similar to that of Jane Austen herself. I probably enjoyed the last 20% of the book more than the rest, but overall it was a lovely read.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read Emma last year and found it a bit of a struggle. Emma is simply ... a lot. It took me a little while to get into this version. I had to look up some of the untranslated phrases in Urdu and Arabic. It follows the original reasonably closely. Humaira seems a bit younger than 24yo, but that may simply be some cultural expectations on my part.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The expository writing style in the front end is trying my thin patience.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
If you love Austin, this isn't one to be missed. A modern day Asian Muslim take that show cased Pakistani culture whilst bringing all the nostalgia of Austin's Emma. My main gripe was how the characters flit between modern language and Austin prose but otherwise gave all the Austin feels. I read this through the night and even shed tears towards the end.
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
I think I'm going to give this one a 3.5. As a modern adaptation of Emma, it works very well, but the first person POV drove me crazy. Emma is supposed to be annoying, so Humaira's self importance was correct, but it was a bit much sometimes.
Humaira is the beautiful, privileged, delulu protagonist who works for her dad's company while dreaming of her dream guy. Of course, she isn't going to admit that to her father because he can't handle the idea of her moving out. But she has successfully made matches for her older sister and her aunt, so she is convinced that she knows how to pick a guy. We meet her when she's talked herself into a crush on Rizwan, the successful son of some extended family member, and she decides that he is her soulmate. Plus, Humaira is bored so she decides to set up her new work friend, with one of her cast-offs. Too bad Fawad, her sister's brother-in-law, is very frowny and sees through all her sparkle and charm.
The modern, Pakistani American setting really worked for this novel. I think the author really knows and loves Emma, because the characters were all perfect. The first person POV even makes sense because we KNOW Emma Woodhouse would be some kind of vlogger or podcaster today, just because she'd want to hear herself talk. Humaira telling her story in first person POV is so RIGHT.
It's just that her character journey also needs to take her from Shallow, Pretentious, and Self Involved to Thoughtful and Empathetic. I think Emma fans will enjoy this book, but, as prophesied by Jane Austen, this might not be the book for people who are anti-Emma.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins, One More Chapter for this ARC.
Humaira is the beautiful, privileged, delulu protagonist who works for her dad's company while dreaming of her dream guy. Of course, she isn't going to admit that to her father because he can't handle the idea of her moving out. But she has successfully made matches for her older sister and her aunt, so she is convinced that she knows how to pick a guy. We meet her when she's talked herself into a crush on Rizwan, the successful son of some extended family member, and she decides that he is her soulmate. Plus, Humaira is bored so she decides to set up her new work friend, with one of her cast-offs. Too bad Fawad, her sister's brother-in-law, is very frowny and sees through all her sparkle and charm.
The modern, Pakistani American setting really worked for this novel. I think the author really knows and loves Emma, because the characters were all perfect. The first person POV even makes sense because we KNOW Emma Woodhouse would be some kind of vlogger or podcaster today, just because she'd want to hear herself talk. Humaira telling her story in first person POV is so RIGHT.
It's just that her character journey also needs to take her from Shallow, Pretentious, and Self Involved to Thoughtful and Empathetic. I think Emma fans will enjoy this book, but, as prophesied by Jane Austen, this might not be the book for people who are anti-Emma.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins, One More Chapter for this ARC.