AYESHA AT LAST- Uzma Jalaluddin
M I N I R E V I E W
Thank you Atlantic books and Readers First for my gifted copy. In exchange for an honest review.
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Ayesha is a lovable protagonist and the epitome of modern women- a worthy Elizabeth Bennett in this gorgeous retelling of Pride and Prejudice. The novel is dripping with culture which makes it refreshing to read as it shows life from different backgrounds and shows how women’s literature is becoming more diverse! The cultural references were insightful and were included in a real day-to-day way.
The authors writing style is so genuine that you immediately warm to the characters and the beautiful storyline that outlines the challenges faced by immigrants as well as young Muslims- something that is increasingly more relevant in today’s ever-growing multi-cultural society. The author skilfully provides the reader the opportunity to have an insight into the importance of faith and beliefs, the emotional complexities of relationships (particularly those in Muslim communities) and ofcourse life as a young adult living in the 21st century. I am pleased the author was inventive enough to bring further challenges and events to the final third off the book; this meant that it didn’t fall into the trap of being overly predictable like a large quantity of romantic novels.
I loved this read, the characters stuck with me and I was invested in their lives including their trials and tribulations.
Thank you Atlantic books and Readers First for my gifted copy. In exchange for an honest review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ayesha is a lovable protagonist and the epitome of modern women- a worthy Elizabeth Bennett in this gorgeous retelling of Pride and Prejudice. The novel is dripping with culture which makes it refreshing to read as it shows life from different backgrounds and shows how women’s literature is becoming more diverse! The cultural references were insightful and were included in a real day-to-day way.
The authors writing style is so genuine that you immediately warm to the characters and the beautiful storyline that outlines the challenges faced by immigrants as well as young Muslims- something that is increasingly more relevant in today’s ever-growing multi-cultural society. The author skilfully provides the reader the opportunity to have an insight into the importance of faith and beliefs, the emotional complexities of relationships (particularly those in Muslim communities) and ofcourse life as a young adult living in the 21st century. I am pleased the author was inventive enough to bring further challenges and events to the final third off the book; this meant that it didn’t fall into the trap of being overly predictable like a large quantity of romantic novels.
I loved this read, the characters stuck with me and I was invested in their lives including their trials and tribulations.
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