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The Pocket Guide to Being an Indian Girl [Paperback]

B.K. Mahal (Author)

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 250 pages
Publisher: BlackAmber Books (6 Jan 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1901969231
ISBN-13: 978-1901969238
Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.1 x 2.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 396,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The Daily Telegraph

"charming amusing, semi-autobiographical tale of a second-generation Asian teenager"

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"A quirky, informal, hilarious and moving first novel. Teenagers will easily relate the voice of the narrator"

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great yaar.A british asian story without harping on about it, 2 Aug 2004

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I couldn't put this book down. I know people say that sll the time about most books but I mean it. Okay so I'm biased and I'm from Dudley but the Dhillons and the Rai bunch all just fit in Dudley. I know loads of people like that. Watch out for the tight jeans and arthritis bit, that killed me. It's a completely comical story with intelligence thrown in suppose then that makes it witty.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tells it like it is, 23 July 2004

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I simply adored this book. I don't think I've read a book about a British Asian girl who isn't a complete coconut or a complete pendu.
Sushminder is hilarious and takes no prisoners. She is a walking contradiction like most teenagers but something sets her apart. Perhaps its the way in which she talks about her life, heart and mind in sync, or perhaps it's the way in which she doesn't talk down to me. I hate other books that tell me what my 'culture' is about. I already know thank you very much!
The book has loads of stuff I can relate to and I like that. My favourite bit is about the bhangra gig - so true. I also loved the weird characters who crop up in the book. They made me feel that being weird and different is okay.
I've been waiting for a book like this to come along.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent story, 17 Aug 2004

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I'm a guy who has read the book and surprisingly I found it to be a unique and inspiring story as it wasn't just a typical asian bandwagon book. It actually had a story and was jam packed with lots of thoughts that resonated with my own. What struck me as most inspiring was Sushi and her Dad. The story wasn't excoticised or made frothy, the author just took on the voice of the teenager and told it straight. That worked for me. I hope to see more REAL books out there like this one and will be waiting for the next one. I'm tired of the 'look at me I'm asian' books. Thank god this one isn't. GO READ IT.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it
I'm new to all this and probably much older than the average reader of this book. Must say I really enjoyed reading it. The rules are fab and so is the main character. Read more

Published on 3 Aug 2006 by Amit

5.0 out of 5 stars TRUE TO FORM
This was quite an enlighteining read for saying it was figured in the teenage fiction slot. I only wish there was more ofit and that it didn't end so early. Read more

Published on 27 Nov 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars A sound read
To be fair i thought it was gonna be a sappy story but it completely took me unwares in that it is one of those stories that observes the mundane and absurd in a wonderfully real... Read more

Published on 3 Sep 2005 by baggyptrooserhap90

5.0 out of 5 stars one to watch
i read this book when it first came out and liked it then but am only writing thsi review now. the only pointthat i want to make is that the story is not meant to be a guide. Read more

Published on 29 Aug 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars cool
This story was totally cool. Sush is an ace character that i could identify with. she made me feel like being me had nothing to do with being indian. Read more

Published on 23 Aug 2005 by Ayesha

5.0 out of 5 stars supposed to be ironic
Thought the story was ace. I belive the title is supposed to be ironic. Anybody who expects it to be a guide on how to be indian REALLY!!! Read more

Published on 22 Aug 2005 by Satvir

1.0 out of 5 stars the pocket guide to being an indian girl
to totally contradict the other reviews i have to say do not waste your money. i found this book such a disappointment. Read more

Published on 8 Aug 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
Read it loved it remembered it. A fabulous story with even more fabulous characters. The plot was not contrived and its pukka story hit me like no other. Read more

Published on 19 May 2005 by Jiggy

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
All I can say about this book is Funny. My sister recommended it, so I got it off her. I like the rules even though most of them only apply to Sush's life. Read more

Published on 28 July 2004

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