Review: Hilarious
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 22, 2012
What really captivated me throughout this novel was its spirit. There is such a uniqueness to the writing that it makes it a delight to read. Apart from being laugh-out-loud funny, there are many sweet moments that take this story into deeper literary territory.The gist of the novel is deceptively simple: two sisters looking to become independent, their own people, despite their father's strong opposition. Hilarity ensues as the sisters attempt to evade their father's marriage plans for them.Something that I notice and for which I applaud the author is that, despite the pitting of one culture (Indian) and another (Western), both sides are written convincingly and with heart. Neither of them are made fun of, which sometimes can happen in these kinds of stories. While there is lots of comedy, it's all in good fun and not to belittle anyone.The characters are nicely done, each playing against the other so that we get a good balance of personalities. They are all amusing to read about and I didn't really find myself disliking any of them, not even the controlling father.I would recommend this for anyone who's looking for a light, quick read that will make you laugh but which still has enough heart to make it memorable.