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Chargement... Mary Poser: Butterflies and white lies as Bollywood comes to Nashvillepar Angel A
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. Angel A's Mary Poser, shows us that words and emotions are powerful tools. Set in Nashville, the music capital of the USA, we follow Mary Poser, a 23-year-old daughter to a Baptist Pastor. When she meets exotic film director, Simha Das, her entire world and belief system is turned on its head. An entirely new woman emerges from within; a prospect that at first terrified Mary. I found Mary's character to be endearing at times, though frustrating at others. She is certainly a stubborn young woman that has spent most of her life people pleasing the rest of the town. Strong quirks such as her repetitive cries of 'Oh Lordy' when nervous make her more lovable as the story continues. In contrast, I found Simha Das' character to be a smooth and well-refined individual. He made for a complex and charming romantic interest that had my own heart beating in my ears. Themes of societal expectation and change heavily influence this thrilling read. We learn the importance of what it means to find oneself and see the clever ways in which the author lays bare the human condition. The writer's style is articulate and flows well, possessing a distinct voice in Mary's first-person narration. You will find a good mix of cultures, as well as a diverse range of characters throughout. The clarity of Angel's prose sings. I adored the humorous and at times awkward, yet endearing moments between Mary and Simha, and was particularly fond of the insightful quotes regarding love that were used for each chapter heading. Overall, Mary Poser made for a highly entertaining read that I believe has changed my life and the way that I view others. Rated 5/5 stars. I don't like bashing books. But I have to say, I did not click with this book. Firstly the synopsis was nothing at all like the book. I started reading expecting humour and a light hearted read full of Bollywood fun. It had its moments, but I thought it was just false advertising. For at least the first half of this book I thought that Mary Poser was aptly named. I did not like her as a character at all. Immature, judgemental and with no backbone and so incredibly whiny. It was only near the end of the book that I realised a few things, but unfortunately it was too little too late. This book, in a different packaging has some important messages to impart. It deals with relevant issues like racism, self harming and religious biast. But in my opinion this was not enough to save the book. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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The recipe for a warm and humorous story... In a modest bowl of Nashville, gently place a girl who is Country music, Bible belt, and a Steakhouse foodie. Then add a surprise portion of exotic and handsome Anglo Indian, who is a passionate Bollywood director, vegetarian and Hindu. Stir vigorously on a bed of intense attraction. At first, the ingredients will seem to clash and separate. Keep stirring... Include a dollop of jealous boyfriend and a meddling mother. Splash in a serving of fun and mischievous friends. Keep stirring... Add a dash of crazy aunt and a minister father to keep the flavors working together. Sprinkle in even more complicated family members to taste. Cook on high emotions. The secret ingredient that cuts through the sweetness is a final layer of shocking revelation that adds a surprising depth of flavor. Finish with a twist of 'Oh My God! Is she really going to do that?'. Serve as tasty bite-size chapters in a novel dish of mayhem and madness with a side of Country music and Bollywood dancing. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Here's my full review:
http://www.sholee.net/2017/04/mpov-mary-poser-butterflies-and-white.html ( )