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A review by dara313
The Wrong Bride by Catharina Maura
3.0
I recently devoured my first book by Catharina Maura, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed her writing style. "The Wrong Bride" is an engaging, emotionally charged novel that expertly weaves a tale of love and heartache. The details are well-crafted, making it easy to invest in the characters' struggles and triumphs.
The plot centers around an arranged marriage between the protagonist and her best friend's older brother, with whom she's destined to tie the knot. What unfolds is a heart-wrenching rollercoaster ride of emotions, tackling themes of toxicity, gaslighting, and selfishness within family relationships – unfortunately, very relatable.
I appreciated how the author skillfully wove in commentary on the portrayal of men in romance novels, subtly pointing out the irony of how such male characters are often penned by women.
However, I did encounter some drawbacks. While the story flowed effortlessly at times, there were periods where I felt the narrative became repetitive. Moreover, I found the extensive dialogue from the main male character a bit excessive – I've rarely seen men engage in such lengthy conversations.
Despite these minor quibbles, I found "The Wrong Bride" impossible to put down, devouring it in large chunks whenever I could. Admittedly, during some sections, I did resort to skimming as the narrative felt tedious, but overall, the book's raw emotion and captivating plot kept me hooked.
Overall, I highly recommend "The Wrong Bride" to readers seeking a tale that will tug at their heartstrings.
The plot centers around an arranged marriage between the protagonist and her best friend's older brother, with whom she's destined to tie the knot. What unfolds is a heart-wrenching rollercoaster ride of emotions, tackling themes of toxicity, gaslighting, and selfishness within family relationships – unfortunately, very relatable.
I appreciated how the author skillfully wove in commentary on the portrayal of men in romance novels, subtly pointing out the irony of how such male characters are often penned by women.
However, I did encounter some drawbacks. While the story flowed effortlessly at times, there were periods where I felt the narrative became repetitive. Moreover, I found the extensive dialogue from the main male character a bit excessive – I've rarely seen men engage in such lengthy conversations.
Despite these minor quibbles, I found "The Wrong Bride" impossible to put down, devouring it in large chunks whenever I could. Admittedly, during some sections, I did resort to skimming as the narrative felt tedious, but overall, the book's raw emotion and captivating plot kept me hooked.
Overall, I highly recommend "The Wrong Bride" to readers seeking a tale that will tug at their heartstrings.