Nada A. reviewed on 8/10/2010 + 1364 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

This book was not what I expected. I think the concept was great, but the author tried to address too many topics and issues. The clash of generations. The clash of old school versus "progress." The clash of cultures. The clash of traditions. A love story. Another love story where love conflicts with self. Parts of the book read like a piece set in Victorian England except that the setting was present day. I think any one of those issues fully pursued would have made an even stronger book. I read it because I thought that the main issue was that of cultural diversity and the conflict it sometimes causes. And it was, but it was sometimes a little lost amongst all the other issues. Also, some of the "cultural" point of views presented were very stereotypical. I enjoyed reading it, but again, it was not really what I expected. I look forward to hearing my book club's comments on it.

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