Kim - reviewed on 11/28/2010 + 40 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

I fully expected to enjoy this book quite a bit. I had had it on my wishlist and was, therefore, overjoyed when it was chosen for me from the LibraryThing Early Reviewers list. But I just couldn't seem to engage very deeply once I started reading. Being familiar with both Islam and Indian culture, I didn't learn anything new regarding either. That was okay by me. I expected to resonate at least a little bit with the search for The One and the perils and pitfalls of sorting thru the Wrong Ones, but that didn't happen either. I found nothing humorous enough or poignant enough to keep my interest. While I think the subject matter is in dire need of public expression in the West, I know that those who need this info the most aren't going to get it. If you know nothing or very, very little about women and Islam, and are already OPEN to learning more and learning the truth, then you will enjoy this book. If you are a Muslima thinking about or embarking upon your own journey to find The One, then you will love this book. I also think this book would be an excellent choice for women's reading groups, women + religion study courses, and young adult and adult cultural awareness discussion groups at public libraries.

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