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notesfromthebookdrop 's review for:
Destination Wedding
by Diksha Basu
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for giving me the opportunity to review Destination Wedding!
I’d say this is more of a rounded up 3.5 than a true 4, but I enjoyed the book overall.
What I liked about the book most was the older characters’ narratives and love stories. They seemed more authentic, and I personally liked the characters much better than the younger protagonists. In particular, Mr. Das was especially charming, and Radha incredibly relatable. And Nono and her driver were easily the best characters of the novel. I also enjoyed the glimpses into Indian wealth contrasted with its poverty, and the overall tone reminded me of Crazy Rich Asians, minus the obnoxious name dropping from that novel.
What I enjoyed less were Tina and Marianne’s storylines. Tina felt obsessive and neurotic in a very off-putting way, while Marianne’s indecisiveness (while relatable) was exhausting. I wish I had gotten more of Mr. Das, Radha, and Nono than the younger ones, but overall I enjoyed the book and felt that the ending was satisfying. The book as a whole made me laugh, which I always appreciate!
I’d say this is more of a rounded up 3.5 than a true 4, but I enjoyed the book overall.
What I liked about the book most was the older characters’ narratives and love stories. They seemed more authentic, and I personally liked the characters much better than the younger protagonists. In particular, Mr. Das was especially charming, and Radha incredibly relatable. And Nono and her driver were easily the best characters of the novel. I also enjoyed the glimpses into Indian wealth contrasted with its poverty, and the overall tone reminded me of Crazy Rich Asians, minus the obnoxious name dropping from that novel.
What I enjoyed less were Tina and Marianne’s storylines. Tina felt obsessive and neurotic in a very off-putting way, while Marianne’s indecisiveness (while relatable) was exhausting. I wish I had gotten more of Mr. Das, Radha, and Nono than the younger ones, but overall I enjoyed the book and felt that the ending was satisfying. The book as a whole made me laugh, which I always appreciate!