I enjoy reading books set in India. this one was a tear-jerker, though I am not sure it rose to truly great. Still sort of chick-lit-y, but definitely...moreI enjoy reading books set in India. this one was a tear-jerker, though I am not sure it rose to truly great. Still sort of chick-lit-y, but definitely more "literature" than The Marriage Bureau for Rich people.(less)
This book was awesome. It was a cross between a Nick Hornby novel and Judy Blume's blubber. It was funny and moving and had some really thoughtful ins...moreThis book was awesome. It was a cross between a Nick Hornby novel and Judy Blume's blubber. It was funny and moving and had some really thoughtful insights about how we relate to pop culture, I think. Highly recommended.(less)
I have LOL'd at Sarah Lyall's articles in the Times, so when I saw she wrote a book, I wanted to read it. This book convinces me the British are reall...moreI have LOL'd at Sarah Lyall's articles in the Times, so when I saw she wrote a book, I wanted to read it. This book convinces me the British are really weird and confirms that the mid-90s were a terrible time to eat British food. There are many, many funny sentences in this book and it was a quick read, but it started to drag a little toward the end.(less)
since I enjoy (1) books about India and (2) books about arranged marriage, I found this enjoyable. Bonus--apparently there's a sequel! It was an enjoy...moresince I enjoy (1) books about India and (2) books about arranged marriage, I found this enjoyable. Bonus--apparently there's a sequel! It was an enjoyably light read.(less)
This book was very interesting and well-written, but for some reason it took me forever to finish. Very interesting way of thinking about weeds and th...moreThis book was very interesting and well-written, but for some reason it took me forever to finish. Very interesting way of thinking about weeds and their history.(less)