So this book was a slow burner for me. I picked it up 3-4 times and I just wasn’t feeling it.
I decided to give it one last go and I was hooked from about chapter 5.
As described, it is a modern day, Muslim retelling of Pride & Prejudice.
I found it to be engaging and the characters were well rounded and very relatable. I adored Khalid and his clumsy statements and denial of his feelings. Ayesha had the right amount of sass without being a caricature and still remained likeable.
I like how it dealt with current issues such as religious intolerance in the workplace, sex, revenge porn without it being too political or serious.
The book references a variety of Shakespeare’s works and Ayesha’s lovely grandfather, a former English professor’s advice, to be in a comedy rather than a tragedy fits well in the story and in life. A feel good read, that is current and relevant without being overly silly, serious or depressing. Ended up loving it, can’t believe I nearly gave up on it.
I decided to give it one last go and I was hooked from about chapter 5.
As described, it is a modern day, Muslim retelling of Pride & Prejudice.
I found it to be engaging and the characters were well rounded and very relatable. I adored Khalid and his clumsy statements and denial of his feelings. Ayesha had the right amount of sass without being a caricature and still remained likeable.
I like how it dealt with current issues such as religious intolerance in the workplace, sex, revenge porn without it being too political or serious.
The book references a variety of Shakespeare’s works and Ayesha’s lovely grandfather, a former English professor’s advice, to be in a comedy rather than a tragedy fits well in the story and in life. A feel good read, that is current and relevant without being overly silly, serious or depressing. Ended up loving it, can’t believe I nearly gave up on it.