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336 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
Meera Syal has created an indelible portrait of a close-knit group of Indian women living in London. Caught between two cultures, three childhood friends—Chila, Sunita, and Tania—are expected to revert to being obedient mothers and wives. But thei...
Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
funny 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, KidnappingMinor
Abortion, Cursing, Death of parent
336 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Meera Syal has created an indelible portrait of a close-knit group of Indian women living in London. Caught between two cultures, three childhood friends—Chila, Sunita, and Tania—are expected to revert to being obedient mothers and wives. But thei...
Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
funny 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, KidnappingMinor
Abortion, Cursing, Death of parent