What a terribly bad novel. I love fiction from India, but this was pathetic. The main character was such a spinless, witless woman that I had no respect for her. Her main goal in life was to find a husband and keep her parents happy by finding a husband. Nice goals if this was hundred years ago. If you want to read a good about contemporary India, arranged marriage and Indians, read "The Mango Season" by Amulya Malladi. Now that was a good book!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Throughout the story she was able to show how conflicted life can be for women who know enough to be "modern", but still would like to honor the family and be "traditional". Through her descriptions of color, food, jewelery, and clothing I was able to immerse myself into her culture. Read this book for a light, entertaining insight into traditional Indian ways.

Overall this was a read-it-while-you're-at-the-gym novel. It's more like watching a mindless sitcom than reading a book. The story was painfully cliched, both in terms of the Indianisms and Americanisms. Fashion industry in New York? Puhleaze. Visiting a swami in Bombay? Whatever. As an Indian, I found it rather alienating reading about an Indian lifestyle I have never personally encountered. As an American, I felt much the same.There are a few amusing scenes in the book, but not enough to make it a "must read" as other reviewers have recommended. If you're bored and have nothing better to do, pick up this novel. Just don't expect to be wowed.

this book is ok written but i am sick of seeing novels that make out that Indian parents don't care if their kids are happy or not as long as they are married. This is often NOT the case. This is just rubbish, sorry I did not like it and I don't think anyone in my reading group did!

This book seemed to start out with decent potential, but the end just ruins any hope of a good review. The author tries to wrap everything up nicely, but doesn't succeed in making it remotely believable.Not necessarily a total waste of time, but I'm glad I didn't spend money on this one!

I loved this book. This is a must read!1You feel the character's pain,you understood her family life, i also cried in some parts. Very sad that the book ended. Must read!!