Shazia Nicholls narrates the story of an intelligent and resourceful young woman finding her place in the world. Zoya Sahni has focused on her education and career, rather than looking for a husband, and her dedication pays off when a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes her way . . . at almost the exact same time a staggering marriage prospect arrives. Nicholls perfectly captures Zoya’s ambivalence about marriage; getting married is what a good Indian girl should do, but Zoya also loves her job. Her struggles between career and family obligations are relatable, and Nicholls expertly balances Zoya’s conflicting desires to please her family by making a good match, while also wanting to continue with a career she excels in. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
Zoya Sahni has a great education, a fulfilling job, and a loving family (for the most part). But she is not the perfect Indian girl. She's overweight, spunky, and dark-skinned in a world that prizes the slim, obedient, and fair. At twenty-six, she is hurtling toward her expiration date in Mumbai's arranged marriage super-mart, but when her auntie's matchmaking radar hones in on the Holy Grail of suitors-just as Zoya gets a dream job offer in New York City-the girl who once accepted her path as almost option-less must now make a choice of a lifetime. Big-hearted and with piercing social commentary, The Rules of Arrangement tells a powerful, irresistibly charming, and oh-so relatable tale of a progressive life that won't be hemmed in by outdated rules-but not without a few cultural casualties and, of course, an accidental love story along the way.
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The Rules of Arrangement
Zoya Sahni has a great education, a fulfilling job, and a loving family (for the most part). But she is not the perfect Indian girl. She's overweight, spunky, and dark-skinned in a world that prizes the slim, obedient, and fair. At twenty-six, she is hurtling toward her expiration date in Mumbai's arranged marriage super-mart, but when her auntie's matchmaking radar hones in on the Holy Grail of suitors-just as Zoya gets a dream job offer in New York City-the girl who once accepted her path as almost option-less must now make a choice of a lifetime. Big-hearted and with piercing social commentary, The Rules of Arrangement tells a powerful, irresistibly charming, and oh-so relatable tale of a progressive life that won't be hemmed in by outdated rules-but not without a few cultural casualties and, of course, an accidental love story along the way.
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| BN ID: | 2940173297150 |
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| Publisher: | Dreamscape Media |
| Publication date: | 07/22/2021 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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