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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
Yay! This book was so wonderful! A super adorable of first love! It's also a story about first generation American-born Indian teens that I'm really glad to see in a book. Hearing both Dimple and Rishi developing their relationship with their parents' culture was really interesting. And it's obviously not just in fiction, it's going on in a lot of families. I was reminded of some of my Canadian friends with Indian heritage, and the way they've talked about their relationship to Indian culture and their parents' expectations. I'm so happy to see this story being told! It's also great that while this book was very much influenced by culture, the story was about two individuals and their first love. These were two young people who were multidimensional and relatable, and their personalities were developed WAY beyond their cultural identities which is EXACTLY how it should be! Really well done!
I had so many feelings about this book! I really cared about the characters! I loved seeing them grow, too!
aka, 18 being too young for an arranged marriage when she was still trying to figure out who she was and what she wanted to do. But while I didn't agree with his perspective, I could also see how Rishi felt the duty, and also fell for the dream, of how he imagined his arranged marriage could be. I felt so sorry for Rishi when he was trying so hard to be nice to Dimple! He was so nervous and earnest! So endearing.
I was really appreciative of the way the author handled their first meeting. Dimple was appropriately shocked, scared, and angry, but I really liked the way that she didn't misdirect her anger at Rishi too much. She was considerate about his feelings and empathized with his situation. I thought that was really cool, and it said a lot about her character. It also made their relationship more believable later. I also like how Rishi handled his surprise that Dimple was not in on the arrangement, and how he backed off as soon as he understood. He was also considerate and respectful. I also thought it was SO COOL when Rishi heard about all the pressures Dimple experienced as a young woman in her culture, and how he took her word for it and said something like, "I'm sorry, I didn't realize. I guess I never experienced that part of our culture." I shouldn't have to react this way but WHAT AN AWESOME WAY FOR HIM TO RESPECT HER in a way that should be totally normal! Sigh, in a perfect world. Maybe in the future.
I loved the characters. I loved the setting because it reminded me of my early university days; Dimple's unbridled enthusiasm reminded me of how I felt when I started out on a brand new campus, with all these goals and opportunities and beginnings. I loved their dialogue, which felt natural and had a really playful banter. I loved the side characters.
This book was really delightful on audio! I think I must have enjoyed it more on audio than I even would have in print. There were two narrators, a male voice narrating Rishi and a female for Dimple. The narrators were chosen so well; I'm so glad they chose voice actors who actually speak Hindi, and could pronounce the Hindi phrases that were interspersed throughout the book. I also really loved the way both narrators voiced the parents; the accents brought the parents to life, and in a way that was without irony. The worst thing the publisher could have done is chosen two white people to narrate and having the Indian accents become some sort of joke; I'm SO GLAD they didn't do that! Wonderful, wonderful narrators!
I picked up this book because it was recommended on Book Riot. I heard also that it was one of the most anticipated books in the New Books database that Book Riot has. It deserves so much attention! Reading this book was equivalent to watching a romantic comedy movie, but with diverse characters, a strong female lead, simple yet eloquent language (enough fancy words thrown in once in a while that they were actually powerful), and such an adorable beautiful story! I loved this! It's a 10h audiobook which I finished in 3 days so that should say something :)
TOTALLY recommend, would make a fun light-hearted summer read (or any time of year)!
I had so many feelings about this book! I really cared about the characters! I loved seeing them grow, too!
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I was totally a fan of Dimple and was definitely on her side when it came to marriage-aka, 18 being too young for an arranged marriage when she was still trying to figure out who she was and what she wanted to do. But while I didn't agree with his perspective, I could also see how Rishi felt the duty, and also fell for the dream, of how he imagined his arranged marriage could be. I felt so sorry for Rishi when he was trying so hard to be nice to Dimple! He was so nervous and earnest! So endearing.
I was really appreciative of the way the author handled their first meeting. Dimple was appropriately shocked, scared, and angry, but I really liked the way that she didn't misdirect her anger at Rishi too much. She was considerate about his feelings and empathized with his situation. I thought that was really cool, and it said a lot about her character. It also made their relationship more believable later. I also like how Rishi handled his surprise that Dimple was not in on the arrangement, and how he backed off as soon as he understood. He was also considerate and respectful. I also thought it was SO COOL when Rishi heard about all the pressures Dimple experienced as a young woman in her culture, and how he took her word for it and said something like, "I'm sorry, I didn't realize. I guess I never experienced that part of our culture." I shouldn't have to react this way but WHAT AN AWESOME WAY FOR HIM TO RESPECT HER in a way that should be totally normal! Sigh, in a perfect world. Maybe in the future.
I loved the characters. I loved the setting because it reminded me of my early university days; Dimple's unbridled enthusiasm reminded me of how I felt when I started out on a brand new campus, with all these goals and opportunities and beginnings. I loved their dialogue, which felt natural and had a really playful banter. I loved the side characters.
This book was really delightful on audio! I think I must have enjoyed it more on audio than I even would have in print. There were two narrators, a male voice narrating Rishi and a female for Dimple. The narrators were chosen so well; I'm so glad they chose voice actors who actually speak Hindi, and could pronounce the Hindi phrases that were interspersed throughout the book. I also really loved the way both narrators voiced the parents; the accents brought the parents to life, and in a way that was without irony. The worst thing the publisher could have done is chosen two white people to narrate and having the Indian accents become some sort of joke; I'm SO GLAD they didn't do that! Wonderful, wonderful narrators!
I picked up this book because it was recommended on Book Riot. I heard also that it was one of the most anticipated books in the New Books database that Book Riot has. It deserves so much attention! Reading this book was equivalent to watching a romantic comedy movie, but with diverse characters, a strong female lead, simple yet eloquent language (enough fancy words thrown in once in a while that they were actually powerful), and such an adorable beautiful story! I loved this! It's a 10h audiobook which I finished in 3 days so that should say something :)
TOTALLY recommend, would make a fun light-hearted summer read (or any time of year)!
Livro fofinho, mas nada marcante ou inesquecível. Saiu agora série na Netflix. Dimple é uma adolescente cujas ambições é estudar, se formar, conhecer coisas novas, muito diferentemente pensa sua mãe, que quer casá-la a todo custo. Rishi acredita no poder da tradição e vai para o curso de verão conhecer Dimple, acreditando que ela já sabe do arranjo feito por seus pais. Após uma apresentação desastrosa na Starbucks, descobrem que serão parceiros no Insomnia Com, evento de programação e desenvolvimento web, cujo vencedor terá apoio no desenvolvimento de seu aplicativo. Eles vão se conhecendo e se apaixonando um pelo outro (é claro). No fim, ela perde para um grupo de bombados idiotas, que patrocinaram de forma velada o evento, mas Rish, consegue que ela conheça uma pessoa importante que promete ajuda em seu app voltado para o controle da diabetes. Daí ela faz a coisa mais idiota de todas: termina com Rish por ele, sendo artista, não querer enfrentar os pais e cursar computação, também por irem para universidades diferentes. Que idiota! No fim, eles estão sofrendo. Ela cede e vai procurá-lo. Ele diz aos pais que fará o curso de desenho e vai procurá-la. Não se encontram e, tristes, vão à Starbucks tomar café. Encontram-se, fazem as pazes, se beijam... fim.
This was very cute and i really enjoyed it. 4,5 stars
Why am I even bothering to read any books ever again? This one is hands down my new favorite, probably unbeatable for the rest of time. So smart, charming, and sweet -- I never wanted it to end.
I don’t care how cliche and stereotypical the story is I just loved it so much it was so cute and wholesome and it made me feel warm and happy. This is 100% biased but I don’t care. I loved it
I really enjoyed this book! The characters were relatable, and I was drawn into the story. It brings back memories of first love, and all of the emotions that come with it.
lighthearted
medium-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
Dimple is finally getting to pursue her dreams in STEM without her strict Indian parents pressuring her to get married. . . until she learns that her parents only let her go to the summer camp of her dreams in the hopes that she will hit it off with their candidate for the Ideal Indian Husband after all.
Dimple has always been different than the other kids. As one of the only Indian students and one of the few girls with an interest in computers and coding, Dimple's never felt like she belonged. That is why she is super excited to attend Insomnia Con, a six-week camp in which young web developers and coders get to pitch their apps to investors in the tech industry. Dimple never expects her parents to agree to send her, but she is pleasantly surprised. That is, until she gets on campus and meets Rishi. It turns out that Rishi and Dimple's parents are friends and that they are all on board for a union between Dimple and Rishi. Wanting nothing to do with him and his traditional ways, Dimple wishes him her best and leaves. When circumstances bring them together again and again, Dimple begins to accept that maybe Rishi isn't all that bad.
Over the years, I've heard many things about "When Dimple Met Rishi." Some people praise it as an authentic, diverse romance. Others comment on how funny it is. Some people constantly rant about how cringey the writing is and others can't help but scream about how awful Dimple is. Strangely enough, I kind of agree with all of it. I think many aspects of this book are cringe and Dimple is a pretty awful person, but at the same time, I found this book to be a fine read with plenty of humorous bits. Yes, this book definitely has some issues, but I don't think it's all that terrible in the long run.
First, let's start with Dimple. Personally, I really disliked this woman. She is super selfish, hardly regards her parents' opinions, and is honestly how I'd define a brat. It is neat that she loves technology and that she is super into going to Insomnia Con, but this wasn't enough to redeem her character, especially because the tech element of this book was barely even touched on. She is also really shortsighted, but I know some people really do live in the moment and don't worry much about the future.
Rishi, on the other hand, is much more relatable and down-to-earth. He values the traditions of his people and is looking forward to a life with an arranged marriage. He plans to attend MIT, secure a stable job, and support his family. He's also a funny guy filled with witty quips, is willing to stand up against the injustices in the world, and is willing to realize his shortcomings. I'm not saying that he is perfect, but he is worlds better than Dimple. He recognizes when he is flawed and apologizes for it. Beyond that, he is also willing to change his plans when he realizes that he isn't following his passion in the arts and wants more than his parents' wishes.
Despite having a great disdain for Dimple, I didn't mind the experience of reading about Dimple and Rishi falling for one another. Some things heated up a little fast for me (I mean, the whole book takes place over six weeks), but many people are willing to dive all in rather quickly. After finishing this book though, I can recognize that these two are truly not that great of a couple. But if they make each other happy, who am I to complain? Some of my favorite moments between them was the photo scavenger hunt, the fancy dinner, and them practicing for the talent show.
Something that I found rather odd about this book is that it alternates between Dimple and Rishi's POVs sometimes dozens of times per chapter. I honestly don't know why the author decided to do this, but I found it quite odd. It worked better than I thought it would, but it makes me think that the author wasn't confident that they could portray both characters at one time through a single perspective. It did add to the comedy a couple of times, but that's the only thing this style really has going for it.
Overall, "When Dimple Met Rishi" is an okay romance that had many things going for it. Even though I spent most of this review commenting on some of the less-than-optimal parts of this book, I found it to be a fine read. Long story short, this book is a romance meant to entertain, and I feel that it did that. Yes, it was a bit cliché and it reinforces many negative stereotypes, but this book definitely isn't as bad as many people complain about it being. This book is riddled with really funny moments, and it was solid enough that I think I'll check out the rest of the series someday.
Dimple has always been different than the other kids. As one of the only Indian students and one of the few girls with an interest in computers and coding, Dimple's never felt like she belonged. That is why she is super excited to attend Insomnia Con, a six-week camp in which young web developers and coders get to pitch their apps to investors in the tech industry. Dimple never expects her parents to agree to send her, but she is pleasantly surprised. That is, until she gets on campus and meets Rishi. It turns out that Rishi and Dimple's parents are friends and that they are all on board for a union between Dimple and Rishi. Wanting nothing to do with him and his traditional ways, Dimple wishes him her best and leaves. When circumstances bring them together again and again, Dimple begins to accept that maybe Rishi isn't all that bad.
Over the years, I've heard many things about "When Dimple Met Rishi." Some people praise it as an authentic, diverse romance. Others comment on how funny it is. Some people constantly rant about how cringey the writing is and others can't help but scream about how awful Dimple is. Strangely enough, I kind of agree with all of it. I think many aspects of this book are cringe and Dimple is a pretty awful person, but at the same time, I found this book to be a fine read with plenty of humorous bits. Yes, this book definitely has some issues, but I don't think it's all that terrible in the long run.
First, let's start with Dimple. Personally, I really disliked this woman. She is super selfish, hardly regards her parents' opinions, and is honestly how I'd define a brat. It is neat that she loves technology and that she is super into going to Insomnia Con, but this wasn't enough to redeem her character, especially because the tech element of this book was barely even touched on. She is also really shortsighted, but I know some people really do live in the moment and don't worry much about the future.
Rishi, on the other hand, is much more relatable and down-to-earth. He values the traditions of his people and is looking forward to a life with an arranged marriage. He plans to attend MIT, secure a stable job, and support his family. He's also a funny guy filled with witty quips, is willing to stand up against the injustices in the world, and is willing to realize his shortcomings. I'm not saying that he is perfect, but he is worlds better than Dimple. He recognizes when he is flawed and apologizes for it. Beyond that, he is also willing to change his plans when he realizes that he isn't following his passion in the arts and wants more than his parents' wishes.
Despite having a great disdain for Dimple, I didn't mind the experience of reading about Dimple and Rishi falling for one another. Some things heated up a little fast for me (I mean, the whole book takes place over six weeks), but many people are willing to dive all in rather quickly. After finishing this book though, I can recognize that these two are truly not that great of a couple. But if they make each other happy, who am I to complain? Some of my favorite moments between them was the photo scavenger hunt, the fancy dinner, and them practicing for the talent show.
Something that I found rather odd about this book is that it alternates between Dimple and Rishi's POVs sometimes dozens of times per chapter. I honestly don't know why the author decided to do this, but I found it quite odd. It worked better than I thought it would, but it makes me think that the author wasn't confident that they could portray both characters at one time through a single perspective. It did add to the comedy a couple of times, but that's the only thing this style really has going for it.
Overall, "When Dimple Met Rishi" is an okay romance that had many things going for it. Even though I spent most of this review commenting on some of the less-than-optimal parts of this book, I found it to be a fine read. Long story short, this book is a romance meant to entertain, and I feel that it did that. Yes, it was a bit cliché and it reinforces many negative stereotypes, but this book definitely isn't as bad as many people complain about it being. This book is riddled with really funny moments, and it was solid enough that I think I'll check out the rest of the series someday.