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jaipal's review against another edition
4.0
This book might be a bit cliched but has gems of wisdom in it. A good book if you want to learn about the diverse cultures in India, especially when it comes to marriage. I would recommend this book.
nglofile's review against another edition
4.0
A charming village story, one that hits the right notes of character and setting. No big surprises, but the experience is so engaging I can't imagine any real complaints. A sincere recommendation.
Marriage is a most sacred relation...Remember the verse in the Quran: Your wives are a garment to you as you are a garment to them. The garment is worn next to our bodies; so should a husband and wife be. Just as a garment hides our nakedness and defects, so should the husband and wife keep each other's secrets from the rest of the world. Just as clothes provide comfort in inclement weather, a wife and husband should comfort each other against the trials of the world. Just as clothes add beauty and grace to our looks, so does a wife to her husband and a husband to his wife. (p.197)
Marriage is a most sacred relation...Remember the verse in the Quran: Your wives are a garment to you as you are a garment to them. The garment is worn next to our bodies; so should a husband and wife be. Just as a garment hides our nakedness and defects, so should the husband and wife keep each other's secrets from the rest of the world. Just as clothes provide comfort in inclement weather, a wife and husband should comfort each other against the trials of the world. Just as clothes add beauty and grace to our looks, so does a wife to her husband and a husband to his wife. (p.197)
naririah's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
moogen's review against another edition
4.0
The publicity blurb suggested this was an Indian Jane Austen. That's overreaching. But it is a most pleasant diversion.
the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
What a delightful little gem of a book! It reminded me a lot of the "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" books. Well written and charming, I can't wait to get my hands on number two of the series!
shawna94's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
blueskygreentreesyellowsun's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars, but we round up in this family.
The writing was stiff, and often committed the writing sin of telling instead of showing. However the story is so charming, and the characters so likable, that I couldn't put the book down. Yes, charming and sweet and likable are the words that come to mind first with this book.
The writing was stiff, and often committed the writing sin of telling instead of showing. However the story is so charming, and the characters so likable, that I couldn't put the book down. Yes, charming and sweet and likable are the words that come to mind first with this book.
vanlyn87's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0