332 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312278564
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 02 June 2001
Description
Meer Syal has created an indelible portrait of a close-knit group of Indian women living in London. Caught between two cultures, three childhood friends--Chila, Sunita, and Tania--are expected to revert to being obedient mothers and wives. But the...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
funny 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, MisogynyMinor
Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse
332 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312278564
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 02 June 2001
Description
Meer Syal has created an indelible portrait of a close-knit group of Indian women living in London. Caught between two cultures, three childhood friends--Chila, Sunita, and Tania--are expected to revert to being obedient mothers and wives. But the...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
funny 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, MisogynyMinor
Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse