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funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The notion that new love and self-discovery is for the young is an old and tired view. In Late Bloomers, the author blasts that idea to bits, showing that there will always be ways in which we grow and change as we age. That romance, companionship, and adventure are all still available no matter where you are in your journey.
Choosing an older, divorced couple and their two children to depict the highs and lows of relationships and the ways in which society's hangups affects our behaviours yielded a funny and endearing story.
Lata and Suresh who now must traverse the dicey world of dating for older people, Priya who must discover what she really wants from her relationship and life, and Nikesh with his secret and indecision regarding moving forward both personally and professionally.
It did become frustrating seeing them waffle and continue to refuse to share the most vulnerable parts of themselves, while also being selfish and judgemental. I think it took too long for them all to open up and communicate clearly and honestly about all their insecurities and shortcomings.
Choosing an older, divorced couple and their two children to depict the highs and lows of relationships and the ways in which society's hangups affects our behaviours yielded a funny and endearing story.
Lata and Suresh who now must traverse the dicey world of dating for older people, Priya who must discover what she really wants from her relationship and life, and Nikesh with his secret and indecision regarding moving forward both personally and professionally.
It did become frustrating seeing them waffle and continue to refuse to share the most vulnerable parts of themselves, while also being selfish and judgemental. I think it took too long for them all to open up and communicate clearly and honestly about all their insecurities and shortcomings.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion and Cancer
sarahsainzz's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
✨ 4.5 / 5 Stars ✨
This book was a treat for me! It was witty, and it kept my attention!
The story is about the lives of each individual within Indian family of 4 - parents are post divorce and the children are adults. The story is divided in chapters narrated as each person in the family. It was so vivid to me to read about each complex character - all of them have something they are dealing with, and it was so refreshing to see the story of an immigrant family dealing with issues of marriage, divorce, dating, loss, etc!
I would recommend this book to all my friends!! So different and so real!!!
This book was a treat for me! It was witty, and it kept my attention!
The story is about the lives of each individual within Indian family of 4 - parents are post divorce and the children are adults. The story is divided in chapters narrated as each person in the family. It was so vivid to me to read about each complex character - all of them have something they are dealing with, and it was so refreshing to see the story of an immigrant family dealing with issues of marriage, divorce, dating, loss, etc!
I would recommend this book to all my friends!! So different and so real!!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Abortion, and Cancer
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