With whole twists and a lot of mess up, this book ends on a happy and predictable note. I really enjoyed reading this book. For every woman out there, who wants to fall in love, feel loved and give love, but getting married scare them to core of their heart; this is the book for you. Dec 21, Aanchal rated it it was ok. Almost Single, a good morale booster initially for 'almost single' chicks, u get the drift? Of the three, Anushka being a divorcee happens to be the most sensible one helping out the other two with their perfect makeovers and being a shoulder to cry on during their lows 'Ugh!
The second one, Misha, oh I can so totally relate to her, coz she too is vertically challenged Almost Single, a good morale booster initially for 'almost single' chicks, u get the drift? The second one, Misha, oh I can so totally relate to her, coz she too is vertically challenged like me and suffers from the 'high-heels-complete-the-look' syndrome.
Forget getting hooked, yet to get their hands on their gold-diggers. They try all the tricks of the trade to hunt for their prey, starting from online shopping for spouse on desivivah. The occasional glimpses of typical 'Dilli ki ladki' wisdom coupled with well timed hints of humour successfully earn a few brownie points for the book. Now coming to the last bit, why i said a morale booster, 'initially', in the first place.
Like all other bollywood flicks even this one has a happy ending. So all the 'almost singles' who were pumping with joy while reading the book and feeling all good about themselves get hit by the reality, in their face when Aisha, the protagonist, the ugly, large framed, 29 year old, finally gets hitched with an Amrika return, sophisticated, drop dead gorgeous, millionaire.
Don't tell me you didn't see this coming. All in all, a desi version of Sex and the city, except the city isn't New York but New Delhi, and the lustful, fun filled escapades of three dilli chicks makes 'Almost Single' a fun read.
Lets start with the book cover, when i chose this book, honestly, cover didnt bring any fondness, i didnt like it. But now, after finishing the whole novel, i can judge it much more better - i think its perfect, in an abstract it shows some characteristics from the book. I found the story brilliant, i mean really funny, humour excellent! I was laughing at the end so much that i was surprised thats the end of the story. So its one of the books when you finish reading and you want more, more.
The p Lets start with the book cover, when i chose this book, honestly, cover didnt bring any fondness, i didnt like it.
The plot is about a single girl, aged 29, shes fully enjoying her life, being busy, but at the same time worrying being single, getting annoyed by her mother's and other married female relatives constant bugging - her being single. So of, course this story involves men, there are also 2 best friends which make the story interesting, funny and the main character has more ways to develop.
Feb 05, Komal Mehta rated it really liked it. This book is a complete hilarious with loads of fun factor. I found myself continuously giggling, every time I picked it up - in metro, bus, home, - or put it down - while working, talking, bathing, eating, and all! The book is complete fiction as the author says in an interview still closest to Delhi's uppar-middle class life style. The best parts are the emotional and societal events in a 29 year old single, surviving alone, pressured with a high profile, higher expectant job title, with a f This book is a complete hilarious with loads of fun factor.
The best parts are the emotional and societal events in a 29 year old single, surviving alone, pressured with a high profile, higher expectant job title, with a few traces of thoughts asking her to quit her job, yet carrying on with it. The book makes you believe in real life, that there will never be a perfect day, time, situation, people, and the situations that happen with everyone, and teaches you to take life easy.
May 17, Neha rated it liked it Shelves: chicklit , g-asia-india , ind-delhi. Almost Single is a light read probably over coffee.. The characters represent a very small percentage of the modern and independent girls in the metro cities of India The only thing which is a lil put off is that it seems to be a copy of Bridget Jones or Carrie Bradshaw.. Dec 11, Julia rated it it was amazing. If you liked Bridget Jones and also enjoy novels that take place in India, then this is novel for you!
I cannot afford to travel, so reading is how I glove trot. However, this is a light hearted story, and definitely something to read about having read several more serious books. I think single women who are thirty and above can relate to this story. Nov 04, Amalie rated it really liked it Shelves: india , chick-lit , satire. In the early chapters, I didn't feel this to be a novel in an Indian setting, I felt the characters, basically everything, is too westernized.
I felt no Indian vibes other than the names, places and the nosy relations. But about half a way, it gave exactly what I was expecting and more and I'm so glad I didn't put it away. The protagonist, Aisha Bhatia is 29, single that's a capital crime over here in South Asia belongs to a new breed of women who are trying to draw balance between their 5-star In the early chapters, I didn't feel this to be a novel in an Indian setting, I felt the characters, basically everything, is too westernized.
The protagonist, Aisha Bhatia is 29, single that's a capital crime over here in South Asia belongs to a new breed of women who are trying to draw balance between their 5-star independent world of cosmopolitan life style and their orthodox society. I loved the narration, very hilarious but very true. I'd absolutely check out more Chick-lit like this! Apr 24, Nicole rated it it was ok Shelves: i-read-more-than-bush Bridget Jones has her diary, Carrie Bradshaw has her newspaper column, but what does Aisha Bhatia have?
But it's not working for me. The characters needed far more development if I was supposed to care. Oct 25, Elisabeth rated it it was amazing. This book is one of the best books I have read in ages I enjoy every page. It made me laugh so hard, that even my husband got involved and read the book. He is indian and he also finds the book language wise very well written. Keep up the great work and we both look forward to a new book.
Jun 29, Sarthak is currently reading it. Terse, urban and bold View 1 comment. Jun 07, Angela Kumar rated it it was amazing. This is a great book Sep 01, Pamela Patrick rated it it was amazing. Mar 25, Nidhi Kadam rated it it was amazing.
Suggested by my Aunt who has a library of her own.. One of the best books I've ever read.. All ladies would enjoy this book.. Jan 08, Namitha Varma rated it it was ok Shelves: women-s-writing , indian-writing , ebooks , romance-adventure. Indian Bridget Jones. I'd have enjoyed this more when I was one of the single-and-desperate-to-mingle crowds myself. Mar 21, Harshita Bhatt rated it it was amazing. Light Comedy Romance. Good Timepass. Enjoyed the Comedy :D :D.
Jul 03, Shubhangi Dongre rated it it was amazing. Humor is a strong point in chick lit. About Almost Single In a city where old is meeting new, daughters are surprising mothers, and love is alnost all the rules, this heartfelt and wickedly funny cross-cultural debut novel introduces a smart, irreverent young woman searching for independence and matrimony in a culture bound by tradition.
Mar 31, Samir Dhond rated it liked it. Notify me of new comments via email. The book has no perspective to offer about urban working women.
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