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jencunn2024's review against another edition
4.0
I got what I was looking for with this selections and more. I went in thinking this would be a funny and lighthearted read, and it was! There was also so much more to it than I expected. Mostly that was a great thing for me. I learned more about Sikh religion and culture than I anticipated, as well as Indian emigrants and generational transitions with their descendants. The story was humorous and delightful overall. It still brings to light more serious themes for women and variable degrees of independence and experiences. The storylines are predictable but I found the relationships between the women to be complex, uplifting, and filled with growth.
The writing is fun but not perfect. There were too many plots and not enough development in some areas that there could have been. It seems a lot of readers who were disappointed and left reviews were looking for more depth in characters, in social issues, or in cultural comparisons. Or they wanted something that felt like it was diving deep into real or personal stories rather than fantasies. I don’t think this book meant to be any of those things or to be defined as one type of book. I appreciated its lightness and the fact that I was still learning and empathizing with characters. I do agree with the critics that it had the potential of being much more, but I think this book is an enjoyable read and recommend it for entertainment and a fun, non-weighted level of insight and education.
For me personally, I could have lived without the crime subplots but I do think that there was enough there to attract more readership. I like the different bits of romances and affections going on but I do wish there had been more about the mother-daughter and sibling relationships. 3.75 is my more accurate score but I think it deserves the popularity.
The writing is fun but not perfect. There were too many plots and not enough development in some areas that there could have been. It seems a lot of readers who were disappointed and left reviews were looking for more depth in characters, in social issues, or in cultural comparisons. Or they wanted something that felt like it was diving deep into real or personal stories rather than fantasies. I don’t think this book meant to be any of those things or to be defined as one type of book. I appreciated its lightness and the fact that I was still learning and empathizing with characters. I do agree with the critics that it had the potential of being much more, but I think this book is an enjoyable read and recommend it for entertainment and a fun, non-weighted level of insight and education.
For me personally, I could have lived without the crime subplots but I do think that there was enough there to attract more readership. I like the different bits of romances and affections going on but I do wish there had been more about the mother-daughter and sibling relationships. 3.75 is my more accurate score but I think it deserves the popularity.
thedreamer29's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
sleightoffeet's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dee1808's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable, somewhat fluffy story— an impulse Audible purchase. It was a little all-over-the-place, and could definitely have been tightened up.
mommaslonglegs's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded-up. I enjoyed this read but there was a lot going on. Often felt like i was reading two different stories, one being a heartwarming tale about widows bonding over dirty stories and the other a murder mystery focusing on cultural injustice. Would have read both separately for sure, just a little odd that they were written together.
Overall though, if you're looking to get a glimpse into a different culture or read a story about women supporting women this is a great option.
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Overall though, if you're looking to get a glimpse into a different culture or read a story about women supporting women this is a great option.
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melody_b419's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emkatpittman's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
upasnab's review against another edition
5.0
I. Loved. It. If you are looking to find something about a “normal” punjabi elderly widow, this book is not for you. This book is so much more than just a story actually, it is a life lesson. It is highly recommended to everyone across globe.
We all have the passion inside of us and we all have the right to express it all! ❤️
We all have the passion inside of us and we all have the right to express it all! ❤️
grenee143's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75