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It is a richly-charactered story about lies and the damage they can cause within families. --First Post
Telegraph & Argus
'A well-written Brit-Asian novel, with plenty of atmosphere'
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was a superb read and beautifully written. I loved the constant theme of truth and lies that kept reoccuring, and it was one of those books that as the cliche goes I literally could not put down, as I always wanted to find out what was going to happen to the characters next. At times I smiled, cringed and cried forseeing the fates of situations, and felt truely involved in the family the book is centred on by the time I finished reading. I will definately be buying further books written by this author!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an amazing debut novel - clever, witty and well-written. It's a book that genuinely made me laugh and cry; I highly recommend it.
I loved the way it evoked places and people (apparently) effortlessly. There wasn't too much heavy description nor too much excessive detail and yet I felt as though I could visualise and imagine everybody and every place in this book very clearly. I am definitely planning to buy her other book as soon as possible.
I loved the way it evoked places and people (apparently) effortlessly. There wasn't too much heavy description nor too much excessive detail and yet I felt as though I could visualise and imagine everybody and every place in this book very clearly. I am definitely planning to buy her other book as soon as possible.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This lighthearted multi-generational saga is a hard book to summarise. It tears along at an enormous pace and is both entertaining and enjoyable to read, although ultimately it doesn't amount to much.
Henna Rub is only 13, but her father sees her as a means to his social and economic advancement. So he passes her off as 17 and arranges her marriage to Ricky-Rashid, who comes from a well-to-do family. Ricky-Rashid is horrified on the wedding night to find out how old his bride really is. This is but the first of many deceptions that are to complicate their lives and the life of their daughter throughout the book, which spans more than 50 years.
It's easy to criticise this novel: yes, the plot is contrived and riddled with coincidences. At times the narrative changes tense, which I found irritating. Some of the writing is clunky. But it's fun. When you think you know where it's going, it twists itself around. The quirky chapter titles amused me. It reads like a trashy soap opera and I mean that it a good way. A good holiday read that won't stay with you anymore than the suntan will.
Henna Rub is only 13, but her father sees her as a means to his social and economic advancement. So he passes her off as 17 and arranges her marriage to Ricky-Rashid, who comes from a well-to-do family. Ricky-Rashid is horrified on the wedding night to find out how old his bride really is. This is but the first of many deceptions that are to complicate their lives and the life of their daughter throughout the book, which spans more than 50 years.
It's easy to criticise this novel: yes, the plot is contrived and riddled with coincidences. At times the narrative changes tense, which I found irritating. Some of the writing is clunky. But it's fun. When you think you know where it's going, it twists itself around. The quirky chapter titles amused me. It reads like a trashy soap opera and I mean that it a good way. A good holiday read that won't stay with you anymore than the suntan will.
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Frothy
This book deals with the immigrant experience of Asians coming from India and Pakistan to London. It follows a family through the generations. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pinlet
Intertwined stories that suck you in!
I really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down. Roopa managed to bring accross characters of different ages, genders and backgrounds very convicingly - you feel like you're in... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ms. M. Brown
A Story based on Lies
'Bitter Sweets' is Roopa Farooki's debut novel, published in 2007. I read her most recent book last year and somehow this one has stayed overlooked on my shelf until now. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lincs Reader
Too many contrived coincidences, but enjoyable!
This is an easy read about an Indian family whose relationships are based on lies. I enjoyed it despite the contrived coincidences. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Leicsliz
as the other amazing reviews
As with Corner Shop i couldnt understand why this doesnt come up with maximum star rating so just want to bump up the stars and READ IT.
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by maureen reeves
Just Simply a Wonderful Book
This book held me enthralled from right from the get go. I couldn't have enjoyed more how thirteen-year-old Henna's father, a shopkeeper from the Bengal, tricked the Karim family... Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2009 by Maggie Mae
Not worth the buzz
I agreed to accept an Advance Reader copy of this book to review. The publisher is trying to create excitement over this book and the author, Roopa Farooki. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2008 by Kendra
fusion fiction
A lively well written 'family saga' of three generations of a Pakistani family in the subcontinent and in England. Really enjoyable with some unexpected twists
Published on 29 Sep 2007 by Mrs. M. Safranek
Shakespeare + Austen + Helen Fielding + South Asia
The immigrant experience. Multigenerational saga. Forbidden loves. Deception and deep dark secrets. Each of these have been the subject of innumerable novels. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2007 by A. Ross
Superb!!!!!
Could not put this book down, fantastic debut novel and has got the Brit-Asian aspect spot on.
Published on 28 Aug 2007 by Dorothy
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