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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
I couldn’t have loved this book any more than I did! I thoroughly enjoyed this loose retelling of Pride & Prejudice. Jalaluddin needs to write a million more books, I can’t believe this is a debut. She demonstrates excellent use of characters, warm subtle writing, and genuine feeling. I’ll be looking for her next book.
challenging
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Nicely done Pride and Prejudice tale. I enjoyed reading more about things from a Muslim religious perspective. Very few curse words; a clean read.
I’m rating this as a YA book. Although the main characters are well into their 20s and have gone to university to earn degrees, they think and act like teens, and not because of the culture. (South Asian)
It’s a classic romcom when they can’t stand each other but they actually immediately in love.
It’s a classic romcom when they can’t stand each other but they actually immediately in love.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Quite enjoyable. While I realize that Jane Austin is a product of
era
, I’ve always thought she was a little harsh on Lydia Bennett. I really like what this author did with the ancillary character. There is a compassion to the story that is perhaps a bit missing in Jane’s beloved novel. I appreciate that as human beings we can grow and learn and do better yet still.
era
, I’ve always thought she was a little harsh on Lydia Bennett. I really like what this author did with the ancillary character. There is a compassion to the story that is perhaps a bit missing in Jane’s beloved novel. I appreciate that as human beings we can grow and learn and do better yet still.
I tore through this book and really enjoyed the balance between Ayesha and Khalid's stories. If you are looking for a quick enjoyable read I highly recommend picking this up.
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book started out super strong but lagged a little bit in the middle. I enjoyed all the characters except Hafsa. What a little brat. Truly a Kitty! I liked how Uzma didn’t strictly stick to a straight P & P retelling and that she wrapped characters around. But I think I need a break from these retellings. Too many make them blur together.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes