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Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin

6 reviews

aishaabdelhamid's review against another edition

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reflective tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

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taliabasma's review against another edition

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funny hopeful informative reflective relaxing sad slow-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

4.5

I really enjoyed this. It’s probably the ONLY book I’ve EVER read with a romance I could totally see myself in (Hijabi writer? Literally me 🥺) The only “flaws” were 1. The start was a little too slow 2. I felt like part of the issue was we were getting a lot of different POVs thrown at us at first but I super enjoyed the clever Muslim/Indian renovation to the classic Pride and Prejudice plot. 
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fromjuliereads's review against another edition

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challenging funny hopeful 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

4.5

I absolutely adored this book. I didn't want to put it down and wish I could have just kept reading it! The characters are so wonderfully developed, flawed, and loveable. I loved Ayesha and Khalid, Clara, Idris, Nana and Nani, so many of them! This is a loose retelling of Pride and Prejudice, and I absolutely loved that! I like that there were elements of the story and plot that aligned closely with the original, but it was told in such a unique and interesting way! Jajaluddin did a fantastic job of spinning the original P&P into a Desi Muslim retelling. I enjoyed it so much! 
Also, I thoroughly loved the sprinkling of Shakespeare quotes! That was such a fun addition. And the quotes from the imam! He was such a great character - I even laughed out loud at a couple of his lines!

Highly recommend for anyone who loves Pride and Prejudice!! You will be tearing up, laughing, and cheering out loud! 
Cannot wait to read Jalaluddin's next book!
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tfortilney's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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harperhoney's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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zombiezami's review against another edition

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emotional funny informative mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This novel was enjoyable overall. There were several laugh out loud moments and I did like the twists and turns. However, there were a LOT of plot lines in this book, to the point where certain plot lines would disappear for a while and then come back again, and I'd be like, "oh yeah, that's still happening; I forgot." That being said, the different plot lines were entertaining, if a little busy. 
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