Please keep in mind with this review that I don't typically read anything with the word erotic in it. But, this was a Reese Witherspoon book club choice, so we decided to see what the hype was. It was definitely nothing that 50 shades would be (I'm assuming), but rather it was more about women from the Punjabi culture who are widowed and proving they should not be forgotten. I love learning about other cultures and this one did not disappoint. It was set in London, with a bit of a mystery which was tied into the Indian culture. Two sisters are both looking for a romance (sort of) but from different viewpoints- one by arranged marriage, another by self-choice. Another cool thing I enjoyed was just how similar the cultures are starting to meld- the Indian and the western culture. Thanks to my friend who has first hand knowledge of India, she backed up the fact that what were once strictly traditional (such as arranged marriages or women's lack of freedom to work) are no longer social mores. And I giggled a few times, which was always fun. Definitely not going to read this with my 11 year old daughter, but I don't think it's about smut.
4/5 stars
Please keep in mind with this review that I don't typically read anything with the word erotic in it. But, this was a Reese Witherspoon book club choice, so we decided to see what the hype was. It was definitely nothing that 50 shades would be (I'm assuming), but rather it was more about women from the Punjabi culture who are widowed and proving they should not be forgotten. I love learning about other cultures and this one did not disappoint. It was set in London, with a bit of a mystery which was tied into the Indian culture. Two sisters are both looking for a romance (sort of) but from different viewpoints- one by arranged marriage, another by self-choice. Another cool thing I enjoyed was just how similar the cultures are starting to meld- the Indian and the western culture. Thanks to my friend who has first hand knowledge of India, she backed up the fact that what were once strictly traditional (such as arranged marriages or women's lack of freedom to work) are no longer social mores. And I giggled a few times, which was always fun. Definitely not going to read this with my 11 year old daughter, but I don't think it's about smut.
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December 2023
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