Reviews with content warning for Cancer - Dating Dr. Dil

Where do I start?

The vibe of the book wasn't vibing with me. I didn't feel any connection with the main characters. It felt so empty, no chemistry.
I mean I am an Indian myself, I should feel the connection, right? But no, maybe because of certain things which I am not aware of even myself.

In India, relationship progress really slowly (atleast I think so, I mean I have never came across anyone who is into one night stand or hooking up or maybe because I am very introvert person). So I went in the book with that mindset but when I first read

I want to touch you.

in chapter 4, I was taken aback. I wouldn't have mind if her intention was that from the beginning when she talked to him. I thought maybe it's a fast progress book. I kept reading but this book . . . . not for me. The foundation of the relationship matters. The connection between the main characters felt very weak. I wouldn't care if they end up with each other or not.

I am a sucker for slow burn, emotional intimacy more than physical intimacy. I prefer emotional bonding, strong co nnection, trust between the characters than physical bonding. Some grovelling too, I mean who doesn't love that. I couldn't find any of these.

I cringed so hard at the "Desi fuckboy". Sighs... and who the fuck name their penis "Charlie"? I mean you are a doctor! Atleast I thought you would be used to with the anatomy terms.

Also, the writing didn't meet my expectation.

I don't know what I was expecting with the book, I can't describe what I am feeling.

Since I am an Indian myself, i understand the culture and the meaning of the female character's relationship with her families. I would say, not every family is as shitty as Kareena's family. At least not mine, I am grateful for that.

As a conclusion, this book wasn't for me but it might be for you.

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cocoon's review

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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adventuresinfictionland's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny inspiring sad tense 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

5.0

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alexisgarcia's review

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emotional funny 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

4.0

this book was super cute. i loved the characters, the plot was interesting, and the dialogue was cute. also the descriptions of food made me so hungry. i would really recommend this!

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martachbc's review

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funny lighthearted slow-paced

2.75

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macykey's review

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I didn’t quite understand the motivations behind Prem’s character, but that may be my issue and not the story’s. This book is extremely sexy and the most beautiful love letter to South Asian culture.

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dlchapman's review

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funny 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

5.0

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