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nikolinaza's review against another edition
4.0
Baca ini jadi inget film-film Bollywood dengan segala drama keluarga yang meski nggak sekejam di film Korea, tapi tetap bikin hati panas. Terlebih kalau udah digosipkan sama para bibi yang cerewet
thisbookisbananas's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love Pride and Prejudice. It’s the only classic I’ve re-read multiple times. Ayesha at Last is a Pride and Prejudice retelling that has been handled so smartly. Uzma Jalaluddin kept important plot beats of the original work in and punched the storyline up with issues and topics that make sense in a Southeast Asian and Muslim background. With all of the references to Bollywood movies, it makes sense that this book was drenched in delicious drama. I was so happy for it and the beautiful happily ever after! All in all a great read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Toxic friendship, and Racism
carakupferman's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
such a spot on pride and prejudice retelling and a beautifully rendered depiction of the indian-canadian muslim community, highly recommend!!
kelskiiz's review against another edition
funny
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
4.0
i liked our mcs a lot; they were both adorable and funny, and neither of them annoyed me (although certain side characters absolutely did). there was some shenaniganery and some hijinks, but considering the identity porn premise, no irritating misunderstandings.
aforeman's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
eshatto's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
medium-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? No
4.0
thereticentseer's review
4.0
A 3.5 read rounded to 4 stars, and my first read for 2024! This was such a cute, fluffy read with all the right Muslim rep I've been looking for! I never had the time to finish Pride and Prejudice, but this must be a sign to do it now lol
lilys_librqry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
booksonthefloor's review
4.0
3.5, but I round up.
This book is super cute and very light. I saw a lot of growth in the main characters, particularly Khalid. Lately, in my own life, I have been trying to find the "gray" in situations and purposefully notice that people's actions are rarely black and white. This is a journey that Khalid also goes on; he learns that there is not one "right" way to be Muslim, as long as you are not hurting other people. He had to wrestle with his mother's pious interpretation of Islam. Her actions are not solely a result of her practicing a more conservative religion; he learns that they also come from a place of fear and pride. This story encapsulated that life is more nuanced than the stereotypes you were raised in (or led to believe from the outside looking in.)
If I were to make one criticism, it's that the "villains" (and there are definitely villains in this story) are kinda flat characters. They are kinda "all bad," with Khalid's boss in particular having really zero redeeming qualities. As a plot point, this works. But in a book about seeing the gray, this character, in particular, is pretty black and white.
This book is super cute and very light. I saw a lot of growth in the main characters, particularly Khalid. Lately, in my own life, I have been trying to find the "gray" in situations and purposefully notice that people's actions are rarely black and white. This is a journey that Khalid also goes on; he learns that there is not one "right" way to be Muslim, as long as you are not hurting other people. He had to wrestle with his mother's pious interpretation of Islam. Her actions are not solely a result of her practicing a more conservative religion; he learns that they also come from a place of fear and pride. This story encapsulated that life is more nuanced than the stereotypes you were raised in (or led to believe from the outside looking in.)
If I were to make one criticism, it's that the "villains" (and there are definitely villains in this story) are kinda flat characters. They are kinda "all bad," with Khalid's boss in particular having really zero redeeming qualities. As a plot point, this works. But in a book about seeing the gray, this character, in particular, is pretty black and white.