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A review by lyratorg
The Matchmaker's List by Sonya Lalli
2.0
The Matchmaker's List tells the story of Raina as she approaches the age of 30. Her grandmother raised her (due to a deadbeat mom and absent father) and they have a special bond. Raina's grandmother, an Indian immigrant who went through an arranged marriage, is trying to get Raina to do the same. Raina agrees but doesn't put any effort into the dates that are set up. She's still in love with Dev, a co-worker she dated while living overseas in London.
It took me a while to get into this book. I later realized it was because there were so many different plot points introduced that a more simple story arc would've been easier to follow. I also became tired of the main character's issues, namely her hang ups about Dev and the rather extreme actions she takes to avoid disappointing her grandmother. I did enjoy the glimpse into an Indian immigrant culture set in Canada.
It took me a while to get into this book. I later realized it was because there were so many different plot points introduced that a more simple story arc would've been easier to follow. I also became tired of the main character's issues, namely her hang ups about Dev and the rather extreme actions she takes to avoid disappointing her grandmother. I did enjoy the glimpse into an Indian immigrant culture set in Canada.