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Destination Wedding
by Diksha Basu
Fun, easy, quick - everything a good "romcom" or "chicklit" should be.
I enjoy the multi-perspective narrative, and Basu does a splendid job presenting each character with unique personalities and voices. Each story line stands out on its own and blends together with the others in an effortless way. The "background" characters - the drivers, the groundswoman, etc. - are all treated with a touch of color as well, making them more than just filler on the page. That little extra effort makes the book stand out a bit for me.
That "immigrant struggle" (because, as Basu says, POC are recognized as immigrants, not expats), of not fully belonging in either culture, always feeling like you're a little out of sync in every setting, is so well articulated through Tina.
It's funny to read this in the aftermath of Indian Matchmaking and The Fabulous Wives of Bollywood Wives; art and reality forever chasing each other in a circle.
This had slight Crazy Rich Asians vibes, but was easier to follow (I found CRA easier to watch than read). Nono reminded me of Dadi from Shaandaar.
Overall, it's a lighthearted, sweet, modern story of Indians (both native and immigrant) against the cultural backdrop of upper middle class/upper class Delhiites.
My only question ... will we get a sequel? I'm glad Basu left that possibility open.
Please excuse the slightly disjointed review. Bottom line - read it. It's cute, relatable as a 30-something and a 50-something even if you're not Indian, and should appeal to both female and male readers.
I enjoy the multi-perspective narrative, and Basu does a splendid job presenting each character with unique personalities and voices. Each story line stands out on its own and blends together with the others in an effortless way. The "background" characters - the drivers, the groundswoman, etc. - are all treated with a touch of color as well, making them more than just filler on the page. That little extra effort makes the book stand out a bit for me.
That "immigrant struggle" (because, as Basu says, POC are recognized as immigrants, not expats), of not fully belonging in either culture, always feeling like you're a little out of sync in every setting, is so well articulated through Tina.
It's funny to read this in the aftermath of Indian Matchmaking and The Fabulous Wives of Bollywood Wives; art and reality forever chasing each other in a circle.
This had slight Crazy Rich Asians vibes, but was easier to follow (I found CRA easier to watch than read). Nono reminded me of Dadi from Shaandaar.
Overall, it's a lighthearted, sweet, modern story of Indians (both native and immigrant) against the cultural backdrop of upper middle class/upper class Delhiites.
My only question ... will we get a sequel? I'm glad Basu left that possibility open.
Please excuse the slightly disjointed review. Bottom line - read it. It's cute, relatable as a 30-something and a 50-something even if you're not Indian, and should appeal to both female and male readers.