- Hardcover: 432 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic Press; Reprint edition (6 Jun 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0439978629
- ISBN-13: 978-0439978620
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,476,906 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Dimple doesn't know what to think. Her parents are from India, and she's spent years rebelling against their traditions. Now everything Indian is suddenly hip - even her best friend Gwyn has a bindi as an accessory. Dimple doesn't feel either Indian or American, she feels both. Mainly, she just feels confused...To make matters worse, Dimple's parents are trying to set her up with a "suitable boy." Their first meeting is a disaster, but then she bumps into him again at a club - where he's the DJ. Suddenly he becomes suitable because of his sheer unsuitability. Trouble is, Gwyn seems to think so too...Born Confused is a touching and funny novel about family, friendship and love, and about bringing together two cultures without falling apart yourself in the process.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked this book last easter needing a soppy teenage novel to fill the days instead (thankfully)i gained a book that will never leave me. Funny, emotive, with a believable protagonist who does what we all do one time or another in our lives,learn something new about herself and enviorment. She experiences love, dilemas, desires and learns the truth. I would recommend this book to anyone, you don't have to be of a particular race to enjoy and understand the book, as may be suggested due to the cover, 'Born Confused' deals with universal themes, so all you have to do is love a good story because that is what you will get:)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I first bought this book, I was worried that it would be too cheesy, or that I wouldn't understand it, due to the fact that it's about an american-indian girl trying to find her identity - and I'm just english. But wow. Born Confused is so beautiful, but hilarious too. You can relate to it whoever you are, and the author writes it in such a beautiful way. The book is everlastingly inspirational, tackles not-just-teenage issues, and is a complete one-off. I love it and recommend it to anyone, of any age.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is the best I have read in a really long time. It's about an Indian girl named Dimple Lala whos parents want her to like a guy named Karsh. However, she doesn't like him at all, at least not at first, until her best friend Gwyen starts to go out with him. This book isn't just about stuff like that, it also includes Kavira and Sabina, Kavita being Dimiple's cousin...and something else, can't give anything away! Also it has Zara, a drag queen. I don't want to give anything away but this is such a good book! It really makes me think about life differently, like, live every day like its your last. It is a really one-of-a kind book and you should SO read it! I really reccomend it!
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Boring.
This is one of my least favourite books ever. I am an avid reader and will sit and read almost any book in a night or two, but, after struggling through the first 100-ish pages of... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2008 by blondestar
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this is a brilliant book of one girls struggle to find her place in the world it includes romance a friendship that is mostly one sided and eratic but endeering parents. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2006
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Dimple Lala has never fit in. Originally from India, she has lived in New Jersey for her whole life. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2003 by "billabong_chica"
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