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"Compulsive, funny and wonderfully original - this novel glows with witty sensuality. I love it." (Helen Lederer, author of Losing It)
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- Rozemarijn
- 07-04-17
Enjoyable story with some depth
Lovely book with a bit of everything. I liked the cross culture storyline. The main characters seemed real and sympathetic.
The story is a bit suprising and not to predictable. Light enough and real enough.
The erotic stories were suprisingly poetic and well read. A real achievement.
There is real heartfelt drama and also fear. Many funny "parts" and real human dilemma's. I fully recommend this book.
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- Louise
- 20-03-17
Laugh out loud funny
I absolutely loved this audiobook. It was a perfect combination of storyteller and narrator. Even though there were some serious subjects, the book was upbeat and enjoyable. It really was laugh out loud funny. A rare gem!
4 people found this helpful
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- Mrs JEL
- 09-04-18
An interesting glimpse into a community
I think the reason I liked this book so much was that it helped me understand and respect communities that exist within the uk today of which I had only the briefest knowledge. Yes, as everywhere there is wickedness, but the widows and their friends kick back at it successfully and emerge triumphant.
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- Suswati
- 13-09-17
Interesting, a little repetitive
I wasn't sure what to expect with this bizarrely named novel, and I was slightly worried it would be some Karma Sutra style book but it was nothing of the kind.
A group of old Punjabi women attend an English language class run by a British Asian young woman who mistakenly brings in an erotic book one day. It opens up a world of sensuous pleasure for the women, who are normally quite conservative about such topics.
While it's quite a novelty and funny at the beginning, the stories become repetitive and it becomes a little boring. The honour crime story was far more interesting and I wish there was more focus on that side instead of turning it in to a Gurinder Chadha type of novel. The stories are meant to open up other aspects of the community such as arranged marriages and the impact of honour - but it just doesn't seem to connect that well.
The protagonist Nicky is great though who reflects many British Asians growing up with dual cultures. Good but not great.
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- Reema
- 11-01-18
unnecessary details. too long.
struggled to finish. Idea and concept was good though. but could have been better in editing department. unnecessary details tends to lose objectivity of the story
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- Mrs. P.
- 03-04-19
Great fun with a serious message. I loved it :)
An excellent balance of hilarity and poignancy. A peek into second a third generation immigrants’ social confusion and conflict. I really loved this book 😊
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- mumof4
- 13-11-18
Loved it
Wasn't really sure what to expect with this book, I saw it recommended by the Reece Witherspoon book club and thought I'd give it a try. Really good story line, made me laugh and many thought provoking moments. definitely worth one of my credits.
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- Leemull
- 12-10-18
good book
Nicely read by Meera Syal, it is a beautiful story of life, death and love and very different to the books I usually read, so glad I finished it, it's really quite heartwarming.
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- Ladychi
- 23-09-18
Absolutely loved this book !
My first audible book and I really enjoyed the story , and the narration , something different.
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- Claire
- 01-04-17
brilliant performance
Meera Syal's performance brings this book and it's characters to life. Fans of Alexander McCall Smith should give this book a try.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-12-20
Absolutely loved it!!
I just finished the book and I have a feeling of pure joy from experiencing this amazing story but also sad it ended. That kind of book, the book where you will miss the characters, their world but feel so happy to have "spent time" with them. Also, Meera's reading was MAGNIFICENT. Hoping to find more books she narrates.
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- Lisa
- 07-04-20
Punjabi charm
This is a charming, sweet and uplifting tale that has been beautifully narrated. Very enjoyable listening.
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- Naomi
- 11-08-18
Enjoyable
I found the story a little predictable but overall it was an easy and enjoyable read.
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- GB
- 25-10-17
Great Discovery
I bought this book on the title. It started off like a YA novel that was well written and well read but it soon became a fascinating journey into a complex world.
It deals with the lives of people in an alien environment who live within a introverted self protecting society.
Its characters are likeable and sympathetic and strong without being unrealistically aggressive
The story is compelling enough to keep you wanting more.
The reading is really good. The readers light tone only draws attention to the issues that are drawn out.
Altogether excellent entertainment though an interesting landsacpe