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There's Something About You
This is not your typical boy-meets-girl story. Okay, they do meet, but there are some complications.
Trish is twenty-eight. She’s unemployed, overweight, single and snarky. She knows all that. And if one more person – just one more person – tries to fix her, she might explode. Sahil is thirty-five. He has superpowers. Well, kind of. He seems to think so, anyway. He’s also hot (okay, in a geeky kind of way, but still). And he plays the guitar, helps the underprivileged and talks about his feelings. Aren’t guys like that supposed to exist only in fantasies?
When Trish and Sahil meet, magic happens. Real magic, you know, like fireworks, electricity, that sort of thing. But here’s the problem. Trish doesn’t want anyone in her life. She has enough to deal with – dependent parents, flaky neighbours, bitchy editors, the works. And yet, Sahil is determined to be in her life.
From the bestselling author of Just Married, Please Excuse and Sorting Out Sid, here is another zinger of a book.
Trish is twenty-eight. She’s unemployed, overweight, single and snarky. She knows all that. And if one more person – just one more person – tries to fix her, she might explode. Sahil is thirty-five. He has superpowers. Well, kind of. He seems to think so, anyway. He’s also hot (okay, in a geeky kind of way, but still). And he plays the guitar, helps the underprivileged and talks about his feelings. Aren’t guys like that supposed to exist only in fantasies?
When Trish and Sahil meet, magic happens. Real magic, you know, like fireworks, electricity, that sort of thing. But here’s the problem. Trish doesn’t want anyone in her life. She has enough to deal with – dependent parents, flaky neighbours, bitchy editors, the works. And yet, Sahil is determined to be in her life.
From the bestselling author of Just Married, Please Excuse and Sorting Out Sid, here is another zinger of a book.
268 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2015
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About the author
Yashodhara Lal
18 books138 followersYashodhara Lal's USP is in taking the ordinary and making it hilarious. She graduated from IIM-Bangalore in 2002 and has over 12 years of experience in the Marketing Domain across two large corporations in FMCG and media. She lives in Gurgaon with her husband Vijay, and the three small children they call Peanut, Pickle and Papad - all of whom never fail to provide her with material for her entertaining blog at http://www.yashodharalal.com.
'Just Married, Please Excuse' is her first book. 'Sorting Out Sid' is her latest work of fiction.
'Just Married, Please Excuse' is her first book. 'Sorting Out Sid' is her latest work of fiction.
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August 6, 2015
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I liked reading it overall and that was because of the interesting character - Trish. I loved reading the sarcastic tone of the author through the answers Trish wrote as a revert to so many questions. I even sported a stupid smile at so many sections of the book. But it got all stuffed up as it progressed in the second half. I did not like the guy character and his character was under-developed. The family drama was over the top for me. But still, a nice read for me.
I liked reading it overall and that was because of the interesting character - Trish. I loved reading the sarcastic tone of the author through the answers Trish wrote as a revert to so many questions. I even sported a stupid smile at so many sections of the book. But it got all stuffed up as it progressed in the second half. I did not like the guy character and his character was under-developed. The family drama was over the top for me. But still, a nice read for me.
December 9, 2019
Didn't work for me that well. Liked bits of it and the lead character too. Would have liked it a lot more had it been a full blown rom-com. Found wanting in both the romance and the humour dept. Trish's - the Lead character - run-ins with her super controlling boss was spicy and interesting. But the romance portion needed more nuance. Other things too were underwritten. If you want to read this author, I would recommend her non-fiction works: How I Became a Farmer's Wife and Just Married, Please Excuse. I liked them a lot better.
July 15, 2015
To begin with, I should confess that I don't generally read such books. And by "such books", I mean the ones packaged (yes, that IS the best word) in bright colours, with long titles that give away the plot line of the book.
Which is why, when I started to read the preview chapters, I didn't expect Yashodhara Lal's book to be much better. But I was surprised - pleasantly. It was so nice to read an Indian "light read" written by somebody who can put a sentence together properly. I binge-read the three chapters in the preview (and then her blog for good measure) and realized that I would have to read the rest of the book somehow (she really knows how to throw in a cliffhanger).
Luckily, I was able to get hold of a preview copy. I received the book by around noon, and and I had finished it before the day ended. When the mother of a five-month-old says that about a book, you better believe that that's one unputdownable book. (Or maybe I have a bad binge-reading disease. Possible.)
So what's the book all about? Though it's been billed as the Romance of the Year, it's actually much more than that. It's about Trishna Saxena (Trish), an overweight 28-year-old who uses sarcasm as a defence mechanism. She feels the need to protect herself and her family (a father with Alzheimer's and a mother who tries to dominate her life) from any intruders. Her nice comfy life is disrupted when she loses her job. To add to the confusion, there's a seven-year-old who behaves like a teenager, an agony aunt column, a tragic accident, and of course our male protagonist, Sahil.
Yashodhara Lal writes well - she's funny (in a sarcastic way). There are some interesting non-cardboardy characters, a decent plot that is predictably feel-good (and yet has some surprising elements - does that even make sense?), and a love story that is kept subtle and low-key.
The best part of the book was that it didn't talk down to the reader. It expected me to be intelligent and yet want to have a good time - something other writers in the genre don't seem to have understood yet.
And - hell - I might as well confess it. I LIKED Trish. I identified with her, I liked her sarcasm, I liked her flaws, I liked how she didn't have everything together in her life (at the beginning of the book anyway).
I do have a few things to crib about, of course. By the end of the book, there are just too many plotlines. Those who read the book will understand what I mean - the final plot element is a bit too dramatic and hard to take in.
The second crib I have is the cover. I mean - would you look at that cover? Is that supposed to be Trish? That looks more like a fashion-conscious teenager than a 28-year-old overweight writer. But I guess this cover will sell better.
Overall - a well-written, light, feel-good read that has ensured that I won't discount all commercial fiction out of hand in the future.
Which is why, when I started to read the preview chapters, I didn't expect Yashodhara Lal's book to be much better. But I was surprised - pleasantly. It was so nice to read an Indian "light read" written by somebody who can put a sentence together properly. I binge-read the three chapters in the preview (and then her blog for good measure) and realized that I would have to read the rest of the book somehow (she really knows how to throw in a cliffhanger).
Luckily, I was able to get hold of a preview copy. I received the book by around noon, and and I had finished it before the day ended. When the mother of a five-month-old says that about a book, you better believe that that's one unputdownable book. (Or maybe I have a bad binge-reading disease. Possible.)
So what's the book all about? Though it's been billed as the Romance of the Year, it's actually much more than that. It's about Trishna Saxena (Trish), an overweight 28-year-old who uses sarcasm as a defence mechanism. She feels the need to protect herself and her family (a father with Alzheimer's and a mother who tries to dominate her life) from any intruders. Her nice comfy life is disrupted when she loses her job. To add to the confusion, there's a seven-year-old who behaves like a teenager, an agony aunt column, a tragic accident, and of course our male protagonist, Sahil.
Yashodhara Lal writes well - she's funny (in a sarcastic way). There are some interesting non-cardboardy characters, a decent plot that is predictably feel-good (and yet has some surprising elements - does that even make sense?), and a love story that is kept subtle and low-key.
The best part of the book was that it didn't talk down to the reader. It expected me to be intelligent and yet want to have a good time - something other writers in the genre don't seem to have understood yet.
And - hell - I might as well confess it. I LIKED Trish. I identified with her, I liked her sarcasm, I liked her flaws, I liked how she didn't have everything together in her life (at the beginning of the book anyway).
I do have a few things to crib about, of course. By the end of the book, there are just too many plotlines. Those who read the book will understand what I mean - the final plot element is a bit too dramatic and hard to take in.
The second crib I have is the cover. I mean - would you look at that cover? Is that supposed to be Trish? That looks more like a fashion-conscious teenager than a 28-year-old overweight writer. But I guess this cover will sell better.
Overall - a well-written, light, feel-good read that has ensured that I won't discount all commercial fiction out of hand in the future.
September 29, 2015
Not always you come across a book that’s gripping, crisp and humorous. This book, within its 256 pages, questions comprehensively about the self-proclaimed forthrightness of the society. Hypocrites will hate the book.
28 years old Trish Saxena is Sarcastic, overweight, tensed and has lost her job for no apparent reason despite of being a workaholic. Her parents firmly believe that anything that goes wrong is because of Trish’s negligence. For instance, to them, the traffic in Mumbai is solely because of Trish's lethargy :P
She has to support her financially affected family. Her dominating mother and Alzheimer affected father are no financial support to her. She agrees to her former employers to write a column in newspaper anonymously for whooping sum of money. With her sarcastic and sensible answers, she makes it a point to meticulously inject something into the minds of the society that is refusing to think beyond weight, skin colour, relationships and sex.
Other than the family issues and her body weight, Trish has few more things to deal with. A nosy friend, adult like behaving six-year old kid of that nosy friend, stupid editor and an over-enthusiastic colleague. She has enough troubles and 36 years old Samir joins the list. He claims himself to be physic and he somehow finds the writer behind the anonymous Amy and successfully falls in love. The rest of the story is better left unsaid. I completely loved the way it ended.
Yashodhara Lal has made a way for herself into the dorm of Indian contemporary writers. She makes it a point to woo the readers within the first 10 pages of the novel. Engaging read indeed. Gave me the much-needed and best break from day-to-day chores in a positive manner.
28 years old Trish Saxena is Sarcastic, overweight, tensed and has lost her job for no apparent reason despite of being a workaholic. Her parents firmly believe that anything that goes wrong is because of Trish’s negligence. For instance, to them, the traffic in Mumbai is solely because of Trish's lethargy :P
She has to support her financially affected family. Her dominating mother and Alzheimer affected father are no financial support to her. She agrees to her former employers to write a column in newspaper anonymously for whooping sum of money. With her sarcastic and sensible answers, she makes it a point to meticulously inject something into the minds of the society that is refusing to think beyond weight, skin colour, relationships and sex.
Other than the family issues and her body weight, Trish has few more things to deal with. A nosy friend, adult like behaving six-year old kid of that nosy friend, stupid editor and an over-enthusiastic colleague. She has enough troubles and 36 years old Samir joins the list. He claims himself to be physic and he somehow finds the writer behind the anonymous Amy and successfully falls in love. The rest of the story is better left unsaid. I completely loved the way it ended.
Yashodhara Lal has made a way for herself into the dorm of Indian contemporary writers. She makes it a point to woo the readers within the first 10 pages of the novel. Engaging read indeed. Gave me the much-needed and best break from day-to-day chores in a positive manner.
July 27, 2022
3.5 stars
This is the story about Trish, a 28 year old woman, who gets fired from her job. Jobless, living with her mother and father in a tiny flat in Mumbai, she has hit rock bottom.
She is then offered a job where she gives advice anonymously in a newspaper column. Just after that, she meets Sahil who has supernatural powers.
This was an enjoyable read along with being very fast paced. I flew through this book!
I liked that the main character is a plus sized woman and who is independent and doesn't care about what others think. I liked her friendship with Akansha and her daughter, Lisa. Trish's family dynamic was kinda complex and I appreciated the complexity. Sahil was also a nice addition to the story, I adored his character. He was the highlight of this book but he was unfortunately just a small part of this story. I wish we had gotten more of him.
My two complaints about this book is that there wasn't much focus on Sahil or in the romance. It was a small part of the story. And secondly, the fact that Trish is overweight is mentioned so many times. It really got repetitive and annoying at some point.
Overall, I had a nice time reading this book and I'd definitely recommend this book if you are looking for something lighthearted and fun to read.
This is the story about Trish, a 28 year old woman, who gets fired from her job. Jobless, living with her mother and father in a tiny flat in Mumbai, she has hit rock bottom.
She is then offered a job where she gives advice anonymously in a newspaper column. Just after that, she meets Sahil who has supernatural powers.
This was an enjoyable read along with being very fast paced. I flew through this book!
I liked that the main character is a plus sized woman and who is independent and doesn't care about what others think. I liked her friendship with Akansha and her daughter, Lisa. Trish's family dynamic was kinda complex and I appreciated the complexity. Sahil was also a nice addition to the story, I adored his character. He was the highlight of this book but he was unfortunately just a small part of this story. I wish we had gotten more of him.
My two complaints about this book is that there wasn't much focus on Sahil or in the romance. It was a small part of the story. And secondly, the fact that Trish is overweight is mentioned so many times. It really got repetitive and annoying at some point.
Overall, I had a nice time reading this book and I'd definitely recommend this book if you are looking for something lighthearted and fun to read.
October 11, 2022
There's Something about You by Yashodhara Lal follows Trish who is unemployed, overweight, sarcastic and a doubter. Just when everything seems to go downhill, Trish finds herself writing anonymously as an agony aunty, babysitting her best friend's kid daily and being pursued by a guy who calls himself a psychic. Will she be able to navigate through these big changes?
This book was such an interesting read, there is instance after instance that will excite you and keep your attention in the story. The main character, Trish, is a Chandler and I love it, she was a riot with her one-liners and her can-do attitude. We see the character grow beautifully through the story, coming out of her insecurities and her nervousness. I enjoyed her cute banter with Sahil, sassy conversations with her boss and the relatable inner monologues, all throughout the book.
The family scenes in the book were a bit confusing at first, but give it time and you will understand the reason behind them. Though this book is not very plot heavy it can certainly appeal to those looking to read a more character-based, interesting book. The author has done an amazing job of writing a fun book that will surely get you out of your slump.
This book was such an interesting read, there is instance after instance that will excite you and keep your attention in the story. The main character, Trish, is a Chandler and I love it, she was a riot with her one-liners and her can-do attitude. We see the character grow beautifully through the story, coming out of her insecurities and her nervousness. I enjoyed her cute banter with Sahil, sassy conversations with her boss and the relatable inner monologues, all throughout the book.
The family scenes in the book were a bit confusing at first, but give it time and you will understand the reason behind them. Though this book is not very plot heavy it can certainly appeal to those looking to read a more character-based, interesting book. The author has done an amazing job of writing a fun book that will surely get you out of your slump.
August 17, 2015
While the cover makes you think it's a Mills & Boon kinda story; it's anything but. It's a story of a young woman who is full of spunk, anxiety and battles with her weight, argues with her mom - like many of us. Yashodhara has created a very relate-able and normal character with whom many can identify.
It's a romance but not silly and candy type love story that leaves you feeling diabetic. this one can be any woman's story and therein lies the beauty of the novel. written in her trademark light, frothy and fun style; it's is a breezy book. a quick read.
It's a romance but not silly and candy type love story that leaves you feeling diabetic. this one can be any woman's story and therein lies the beauty of the novel. written in her trademark light, frothy and fun style; it's is a breezy book. a quick read.
August 5, 2015
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There's Something About You by Yashodhara Lal is the story of Trish (Trishna). She is overweight, single, the sole caretaker of her Alzheimer suffering father and nosy mother and then jobless!
Adding more fuel to her already chaotic and troublesome life, enters Sahil. He is geeky, lean and normal in all sense except that he is sure that he has superpowers!
Can Trish handle all this trouble and succeed in bringing her life in order?
What is that feeling she gets with Sahil?
I fell in love with the cover of this book and could not help myself from checking it out! The blurb is interesting and had me agreeing that this was a book I wanted to read.
Right from the start, my attention was captured by the story which starts with an ordinary girl trying to stay afloat in a metropolitan city like Mumbai. Trish's quirks, eccentricities and her dysfunctional family had me grinning and enjoying as I stayed glued to my seat.
The plot is seemingly plain but it surprises us when we really get down to reading the book. The author's writing style is engaging, witty and expressive. I could visualize the scenarios, feel the emotions and couldn't help myself as I got transported to Trish's life.
The characters feel like real people with real problems. I loved Trish with all her insecurities, her parents especially her mother irritated me in the beginning but then slowly I started seeing the normal Indian mother pattern in her. She is like so many other Indian mothers, pestering their daughters to loose weight, get married then have children and always having a say in their personal lives. Then when the daughters get angry, they, like Trish's mother, make sweets and other delicacies to please them.
Sahil had me falling in love with him. He is so cute with his geeky look but mature enough to know how to handle situations. He complemented Trish perfectly and had me rooting for their happily-ever-after.
Trish's friend and neighbor is also a very interesting character and had me feeling like she was my best friend too. The other characters are also tastefully developed and provide an insight into the varied facets of human personality.
The pace of the story is perfect and the story carried forward fluidly. The suspense and the interconnecting of events had me feeling impressed with the author. The many subplots in the story are beautifully executed and closed. The whole Agony aunt column gave me a new perspective to Trish's character and also to the fact that people listen to sarcasm better than they do to kind words.
All in all, There's Something About You is a love story unlike any other. It has emotional play, suspense, relationship study, some mischief and whole lot of love. 4 out of 5 to it and recommended to everyone. Go read the book and enjoy. I loved Yashodhara's writing style and look forward to reading her other books soon.
I received the book from the author and the publishers and I am very thankful to them. The above review is my honest and unbiased opinion and in no way influenced.
There's Something About You by Yashodhara Lal is the story of Trish (Trishna). She is overweight, single, the sole caretaker of her Alzheimer suffering father and nosy mother and then jobless!
Adding more fuel to her already chaotic and troublesome life, enters Sahil. He is geeky, lean and normal in all sense except that he is sure that he has superpowers!
Can Trish handle all this trouble and succeed in bringing her life in order?
What is that feeling she gets with Sahil?
I fell in love with the cover of this book and could not help myself from checking it out! The blurb is interesting and had me agreeing that this was a book I wanted to read.
Right from the start, my attention was captured by the story which starts with an ordinary girl trying to stay afloat in a metropolitan city like Mumbai. Trish's quirks, eccentricities and her dysfunctional family had me grinning and enjoying as I stayed glued to my seat.
The plot is seemingly plain but it surprises us when we really get down to reading the book. The author's writing style is engaging, witty and expressive. I could visualize the scenarios, feel the emotions and couldn't help myself as I got transported to Trish's life.
The characters feel like real people with real problems. I loved Trish with all her insecurities, her parents especially her mother irritated me in the beginning but then slowly I started seeing the normal Indian mother pattern in her. She is like so many other Indian mothers, pestering their daughters to loose weight, get married then have children and always having a say in their personal lives. Then when the daughters get angry, they, like Trish's mother, make sweets and other delicacies to please them.
Sahil had me falling in love with him. He is so cute with his geeky look but mature enough to know how to handle situations. He complemented Trish perfectly and had me rooting for their happily-ever-after.
Trish's friend and neighbor is also a very interesting character and had me feeling like she was my best friend too. The other characters are also tastefully developed and provide an insight into the varied facets of human personality.
The pace of the story is perfect and the story carried forward fluidly. The suspense and the interconnecting of events had me feeling impressed with the author. The many subplots in the story are beautifully executed and closed. The whole Agony aunt column gave me a new perspective to Trish's character and also to the fact that people listen to sarcasm better than they do to kind words.
All in all, There's Something About You is a love story unlike any other. It has emotional play, suspense, relationship study, some mischief and whole lot of love. 4 out of 5 to it and recommended to everyone. Go read the book and enjoy. I loved Yashodhara's writing style and look forward to reading her other books soon.
I received the book from the author and the publishers and I am very thankful to them. The above review is my honest and unbiased opinion and in no way influenced.
December 28, 2015
‘There��s Something About You’ by Yashodhara Lal is a pleasant read. As the blurb of the book puts forward, this is not a typical ‘boy-meets-girl’ type of story. Yes, there is romance but there is more than that. The book is neither a melodrama nor a silly college romance. On the other hand, this is a journey of a girl who is trying to make a sense of her life. This book, in a way, also provides a criticism of how our society looks down upon fat women and also on red tape and autocracy in the field of journalism.
The story revolves around an overweight girl of 28 years of age. Trishna Saxena (or Trish) suddenly finds herself out of job. Her parents (a hostile mother and an ailing father suffering with Alzheimer’s disease) are completely dependent on her earnings. With dwindling finances, she tries to find another job but without success. While she finally gets her hands on a freelancing job, this job brings a number of problems. At this moment of her life, Trish meets Sahil. Sahil, a psychic, is a young man (of 35 years of age) whose life has been saved by an angel. Sahil’s entry into Trish’s life brings a number of twists and turns. And, as the story progresses, the plot keeps you engaged. Well! You will have to read the book to know about the rest of the story.
It appears that Yashodhara Lal had a very clear idea of what she wished to achieve in this novel. This work is certainly a tightly structured work. Trish, the main protagonist of this novel, provides the main perspective and point of view in this novel. She is not only seen from the inside, but also placed very carefully in this novel. By contrasting her with other female characters of the novel, Yashodhara tries to provide the readers with a reasonable picture of women in contemporary Indian society. While Trish’s life is arranged around her family, she has been depicted as being critical to her parents. However, at the same time, she feels the need of protecting her parents both financially and emotionally. The author should be complemented for bringing out this character so beautifully. This loveable character will certainly find a place in reader’s heart. The readers will definitely be able to identify with this character. They will even love her flaws. And, more importantly, readers will find Trish’s journey an enjoyable read.
Yashodhara Lal writes well, really well. Her writing brilliantly throws light on the difficulties faced by Trish. Another plus point of the narrative is the creation of comical scenes in the book. These comical scenes have been crafted adroitly and quite often bring a smile on your face. The book scores positive marks on several fronts. However, at the same time, there are certain things which left you unsatisfied. The cover page, for example, could have been better. Likewise, the climax could have been more realistic. Nevertheless, overall, this book gives you a beautiful story of a beautiful girl.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
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The story revolves around an overweight girl of 28 years of age. Trishna Saxena (or Trish) suddenly finds herself out of job. Her parents (a hostile mother and an ailing father suffering with Alzheimer’s disease) are completely dependent on her earnings. With dwindling finances, she tries to find another job but without success. While she finally gets her hands on a freelancing job, this job brings a number of problems. At this moment of her life, Trish meets Sahil. Sahil, a psychic, is a young man (of 35 years of age) whose life has been saved by an angel. Sahil’s entry into Trish’s life brings a number of twists and turns. And, as the story progresses, the plot keeps you engaged. Well! You will have to read the book to know about the rest of the story.
It appears that Yashodhara Lal had a very clear idea of what she wished to achieve in this novel. This work is certainly a tightly structured work. Trish, the main protagonist of this novel, provides the main perspective and point of view in this novel. She is not only seen from the inside, but also placed very carefully in this novel. By contrasting her with other female characters of the novel, Yashodhara tries to provide the readers with a reasonable picture of women in contemporary Indian society. While Trish’s life is arranged around her family, she has been depicted as being critical to her parents. However, at the same time, she feels the need of protecting her parents both financially and emotionally. The author should be complemented for bringing out this character so beautifully. This loveable character will certainly find a place in reader’s heart. The readers will definitely be able to identify with this character. They will even love her flaws. And, more importantly, readers will find Trish’s journey an enjoyable read.
Yashodhara Lal writes well, really well. Her writing brilliantly throws light on the difficulties faced by Trish. Another plus point of the narrative is the creation of comical scenes in the book. These comical scenes have been crafted adroitly and quite often bring a smile on your face. The book scores positive marks on several fronts. However, at the same time, there are certain things which left you unsatisfied. The cover page, for example, could have been better. Likewise, the climax could have been more realistic. Nevertheless, overall, this book gives you a beautiful story of a beautiful girl.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
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https://pgalmora.wordpress.com
July 27, 2015
Trish is recently fired from her long time job at a leading media house in Mumbai. Reason: With her ill fitted kurtas and casual dressing sense she isn’t cut out to trot heels along with those impeccably dressed runway-model-look-alike colleagues of hers. Result: Despite of the seven plus..
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August 6, 2015
A different read with humour and sarcasm that gives giggles as well as tackles serious issues. Trish is a well rounded character (pun intended) and compassionate to the core. The book talks about her transformation from being the doormat to a completely independent and strong character. Sahil, with his psychic abilities, comes into her life and changes her perception about many things, and in a way gives it a proper direction.
All in all a good read for a rainy afternoon. I enjoyed it.
All in all a good read for a rainy afternoon. I enjoyed it.
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September 4, 2017A Sunday read, different from other monotonous romances we get in the market.
August 18, 2015
A loser, fat, just fired, on the wrong side of twenties girl who is trying to find her calling and her zone. Who wants to read about losers, right? Wrong, we all want to know, what did she do right to be in this situation first?
The initial chapters build up to the actual love story and I found that very interesting. The moment she rescues a guy while almost drowning and then gets followed by a stranger, nearly pulverizing him!! The story warms up to a love a story very slowly, almost as if love is already there, it just needs to be accepted.
The novel has a lot of masala, magic and madness! Yes, never a dull moment. Right from the time Trish gets fired, almost dies and resurrects herself. The story of a girl trying to find herself and a guy who wants to forget himself till they find each other – could have been the tag line of the book. Two very different people but they just click the moment they meet. How they meet is another feather in Yashodhara’s cap!! Never have I read a book with not one but two meetings of this kind, well third time was indeed a charm for them! The one thing that pulled me in the book was the language. The way Trishna shares her thoughts about the things around her was so crisp, caustic and pretty much the voice of youth today.
The parents add a lot of reality and value to this book; it is not your typical fluffy romance. This story has a strong core, Trish might feel stifled with her life but this is the life she chose and will not have it any other way. The moments between the father – daughter were very endearing. The squabbles with her mom; well I think we all know why they read so familiar. Have we all not fought like that with our moms, grumbling yet grudgingly admitting defeat – can’t fool mom; can’t win from mom!!
The only odd point was the amount of medicines she gave to her Dad, a bit much but then her mother did cook a lot too! This story has a lot going on; the free loader, rich friend Akanksha and her sweet child Lisa add more layers to the story. And how can I forget the ‘Muscular Raj’ :) Will he get his own story? Maybe if he tries hard enough, he will find his sweet spot yet again!
Even though I was able to figure out what Akanksha was up to by her second appearance! It was a bit of a bummer there but still Lisa more than made up for her mother and I think for a secondary character Lisa was the best out of the lot.
Now the part that I really liked, well the letters were cool. I have read similar ones in a few magazines and they are all the rage. How Trish writes them and how they affect her helped me understand her character a lot better. Zee was so cruel for want of a better word but she was also the wind that helped Trish rise against the odds. Most of her growth was due to the treatment meted out to her by Zee. In life we do need a sudden push to get into action and so did Trish. So the clashes were like the fuel she needed to move ahead.
Sahil, now how can I not like him, cute, well mannered, kind and plays a guitar; he is so endearing. From all that he has been through, he turns out to be quite the stabilizer in the novel. The only thing I did not like was he not giving his readings of people to Trish! And I wanted to know more about him, have them alone for more conversations and just sea gazing! The charm of “You are still really irritating," and the sweet familiarity. Their friendly banter and faith in each other speaks volumes about love, much more than a testosterone charged exchange can. Sweet, practical and very endearing love; Sahil is all about embracing love in all its shades and moods.
All our lives are complicated but how we sort them is what matters most and if the companion is supportive & non-judgmental, it gets a lot easier. There’s Something About You is a breezy read with lots of “Something” – read and find out what?
Also I loved the page numbers in the middle of the page, so much easier to find where I was and the quirky arrow was cool, stylish too.
(I received a copy of the book from the Author & Indiblogger Review program; the views are my own.)
The initial chapters build up to the actual love story and I found that very interesting. The moment she rescues a guy while almost drowning and then gets followed by a stranger, nearly pulverizing him!! The story warms up to a love a story very slowly, almost as if love is already there, it just needs to be accepted.
The novel has a lot of masala, magic and madness! Yes, never a dull moment. Right from the time Trish gets fired, almost dies and resurrects herself. The story of a girl trying to find herself and a guy who wants to forget himself till they find each other – could have been the tag line of the book. Two very different people but they just click the moment they meet. How they meet is another feather in Yashodhara’s cap!! Never have I read a book with not one but two meetings of this kind, well third time was indeed a charm for them! The one thing that pulled me in the book was the language. The way Trishna shares her thoughts about the things around her was so crisp, caustic and pretty much the voice of youth today.
The parents add a lot of reality and value to this book; it is not your typical fluffy romance. This story has a strong core, Trish might feel stifled with her life but this is the life she chose and will not have it any other way. The moments between the father – daughter were very endearing. The squabbles with her mom; well I think we all know why they read so familiar. Have we all not fought like that with our moms, grumbling yet grudgingly admitting defeat – can’t fool mom; can’t win from mom!!
The only odd point was the amount of medicines she gave to her Dad, a bit much but then her mother did cook a lot too! This story has a lot going on; the free loader, rich friend Akanksha and her sweet child Lisa add more layers to the story. And how can I forget the ‘Muscular Raj’ :) Will he get his own story? Maybe if he tries hard enough, he will find his sweet spot yet again!
Even though I was able to figure out what Akanksha was up to by her second appearance! It was a bit of a bummer there but still Lisa more than made up for her mother and I think for a secondary character Lisa was the best out of the lot.
Now the part that I really liked, well the letters were cool. I have read similar ones in a few magazines and they are all the rage. How Trish writes them and how they affect her helped me understand her character a lot better. Zee was so cruel for want of a better word but she was also the wind that helped Trish rise against the odds. Most of her growth was due to the treatment meted out to her by Zee. In life we do need a sudden push to get into action and so did Trish. So the clashes were like the fuel she needed to move ahead.
Sahil, now how can I not like him, cute, well mannered, kind and plays a guitar; he is so endearing. From all that he has been through, he turns out to be quite the stabilizer in the novel. The only thing I did not like was he not giving his readings of people to Trish! And I wanted to know more about him, have them alone for more conversations and just sea gazing! The charm of “You are still really irritating," and the sweet familiarity. Their friendly banter and faith in each other speaks volumes about love, much more than a testosterone charged exchange can. Sweet, practical and very endearing love; Sahil is all about embracing love in all its shades and moods.
All our lives are complicated but how we sort them is what matters most and if the companion is supportive & non-judgmental, it gets a lot easier. There’s Something About You is a breezy read with lots of “Something” – read and find out what?
Also I loved the page numbers in the middle of the page, so much easier to find where I was and the quirky arrow was cool, stylish too.
(I received a copy of the book from the Author & Indiblogger Review program; the views are my own.)
September 7, 2015
I always heard about first two books by Yashodhara Lal but never got a chance to read them. Finally, I got my hands on her latest and 3rd fictional book named "There's Something About You" which also carries a tagline "She was in enough trouble before he came along...". The cover page of the book is very interesting and unavoidable which definitely makes a reader pick it up and go through its synopsis once. The 256-pages story is a complete entertainer with different mood shifts which can make you as mad as the characters in the book. Not a single character is normal which makes the reader get lost in their world and forget his. Only when he shall get up after completing the novel, he will come to know about the crazy world he was in. That's how this book intrigues you in itself.
Yashodhara Lal have written the book in a very fluid language which makes it easy for a reader to read it in one sitting. Right from the first chapter, the character of Trish is described so clearly that it generates interest to know more about her. The backdrop of her family situation is also maintained very well nicely and the way the secret is revealed in the end gives the book quite a fine ending. The chemistry of Sahil and Trish is also discussed periodically rather than making this book a complete romantic saga. The best part is how Trish handles Nivedita and Zee when she gets into a deal with them. That's the only part in this book which I'll support if I have to fight a debate in favor of it. Haha!
The first half of the book is more interesting than the second which is not in favor of this book. Initially, as there's a distance and barrier in every relation described in this book, you become assured that there's something magical in the second part of the book. By the time you reach there, the distance still exists and even when some of them become cool and fine, it's not done in the manner which may excite you. It happens so plainly that you just end up reading it as another initial chapter. I wish if authoress could have added something more masaledaar in the end. But overall, the narration have played its part which helps in engaging you even when books become quite slow at times. I will give it 3.5 out of 5. You can go for it. May be such weird relationship entertain you more than it did to me. :-)
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ABHILASH RUHELA - VEERU!!!
July 8, 2015
A HILARIOUS ROMP THROUGH THE LIFE OF AN OVERWEIGHT GIRL!
The predicament and journey towards self discovery of the protagonist Trish aka Trishna Saxena in ‘There’s Something About You’ by Yashodhara Lal makes for a hilarious romp. On many levels, the novel also provides a strong critique of how the society looks down upon plus-sized women. HarperCollins Publishers has re-launched its Harlequin imprint with this light, breezy, not-so-typical romance.
It was going all too well for single, not-too-ambitious, 28-year-old Trish with the steady job of a Content Head, living out of a rented “sea-facing matchbox” in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra. However, her life comes crashing in when she loses her job and is pitted at home, a “madhouse” she calls “where she is both a warden and an inmate”, along with a hostile mother, an ailing father and unending medical and domestic expenses. What really sets her off the hook, though, is when everyone starts finding fault with her and offering their own solutions.
The most delightful thing about the book is the simplistic honesty of the narrative that makes even everyday situations sound almost comical. The narrative also mirrors the difficulties and insecurities faced by obese women at workplaces and at home and the shallow society we live in. There are issues like office politics, Alzheimer’s disease, and the eventuality of death that the book touches upon. I especially couldn’t help myself rolling on the floor with laughter while reading the witty replies that Trish writes to the letters. So, if you’re heading to the poolside, or visiting a cafe soon, grab a copy along with your favourite cuppa, you’ll have yourself in peals of laughter, soon after!
For full review, go to http://www.beautyinsider.co.in/theres...
The predicament and journey towards self discovery of the protagonist Trish aka Trishna Saxena in ‘There’s Something About You’ by Yashodhara Lal makes for a hilarious romp. On many levels, the novel also provides a strong critique of how the society looks down upon plus-sized women. HarperCollins Publishers has re-launched its Harlequin imprint with this light, breezy, not-so-typical romance.
It was going all too well for single, not-too-ambitious, 28-year-old Trish with the steady job of a Content Head, living out of a rented “sea-facing matchbox” in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra. However, her life comes crashing in when she loses her job and is pitted at home, a “madhouse” she calls “where she is both a warden and an inmate”, along with a hostile mother, an ailing father and unending medical and domestic expenses. What really sets her off the hook, though, is when everyone starts finding fault with her and offering their own solutions.
The most delightful thing about the book is the simplistic honesty of the narrative that makes even everyday situations sound almost comical. The narrative also mirrors the difficulties and insecurities faced by obese women at workplaces and at home and the shallow society we live in. There are issues like office politics, Alzheimer’s disease, and the eventuality of death that the book touches upon. I especially couldn’t help myself rolling on the floor with laughter while reading the witty replies that Trish writes to the letters. So, if you’re heading to the poolside, or visiting a cafe soon, grab a copy along with your favourite cuppa, you’ll have yourself in peals of laughter, soon after!
For full review, go to http://www.beautyinsider.co.in/theres...
July 26, 2015
Originally reviewed at my blog
This book is a pure joyride.
It is begins as the story of Trish (short for Trishna) whose life is a maze of the monotonous days. To aggravate the daily humdrum, are her real problems (not first-world problems, but REAL ones): she is overweight, she just lost her job, her mother's favourite pastime is to intrude in her life, her father is a patient of Alzheimer, and her neighbour always sides with her mother. She can be called a loner. Although one can't see why she doesn't make friends-oh wait- she is overweight, right. And our welcoming society sneers at her, pokes fun at her.
Well, the story takes many turns, and turns out that the other characters are just as important and crucial as our protagonist. She starts freelancing for the same company she was fired from. For a while it seems that things are taking a turn for the good, if and only if you can sell some sarcasm and a part of your conscience to write answers for the most ridiculous questions asked by people. As long as the questions pertained to relationships, her sarcasm tackled it fine. But there's only so much of conscience you can give up for a higher pay.
Enter Sahil- who knows her secrets and who ensures she knows his secrets too.
Fireworks. Magic. Humor.
The novel is such a refreshing one- a plot of chick-lit novel, a serious tangent to it towards the end, a methodically etched plot and perfectly worded sentences in this genre by an Indian author.
I just felt the suspense towards the end could have lingered longer- but that might be just my taste for the dramatic.
Funny, hilarious, heart-warming, positive and quirky- both in its plot and characters- this book is recommended as a sensible light-read!
December 16, 2015
Some stories feels like a soothing cool breeze on your face. "There's Something About You" is just one of them. There's something in this book that kept me intrigued and glued to my kindle until I finished it.
There are two main characters in the book that I adored. One is Trishna aka Trish and Sahil. Sahil has a limited presence in the story as compared to Trish but he was an adorable guy throughout the story.
The story is about an overweight girl Trish, who is living with her mother and diseased father in Mumbai. One day she got fired from the job and she finds herself in the miserable situation as she has was the only one who manages the bread and butter for her home. She has skills of sarcastic and witty writing and eventually she found herself employed to write a column in the magazine with a contract which doesn't allow her to reveal her identity to anyone. She was named as Amy for the column and she has to answer the questions of readers in the column.
Some of her answers to the readers as described in the book are highly entertaining and laugh riots.
One fine day, she met Sahil, in fact she saved him from an attempted suicide and from then on, her life became more and more happening. Sahil never fails to impress throughout the book with his wisdom and witty presence.
There are many twists and turns in the story then on but the fact is the story never felt getting slow or boring at any point of time. This book is a combination of humor, fiction, thriller and suspense genres and it makes it a highly interesting and entertaining read.
Yashodhara Lal has an unique ability of story weaving. This was my first book of her and I would certainly be reading her other books soon.
There are two main characters in the book that I adored. One is Trishna aka Trish and Sahil. Sahil has a limited presence in the story as compared to Trish but he was an adorable guy throughout the story.
The story is about an overweight girl Trish, who is living with her mother and diseased father in Mumbai. One day she got fired from the job and she finds herself in the miserable situation as she has was the only one who manages the bread and butter for her home. She has skills of sarcastic and witty writing and eventually she found herself employed to write a column in the magazine with a contract which doesn't allow her to reveal her identity to anyone. She was named as Amy for the column and she has to answer the questions of readers in the column.
Some of her answers to the readers as described in the book are highly entertaining and laugh riots.
One fine day, she met Sahil, in fact she saved him from an attempted suicide and from then on, her life became more and more happening. Sahil never fails to impress throughout the book with his wisdom and witty presence.
There are many twists and turns in the story then on but the fact is the story never felt getting slow or boring at any point of time. This book is a combination of humor, fiction, thriller and suspense genres and it makes it a highly interesting and entertaining read.
Yashodhara Lal has an unique ability of story weaving. This was my first book of her and I would certainly be reading her other books soon.
June 29, 2015
The book is Yashodhara Lal's upcoming release which would hog the market by the end of july. It makes you delve into the peculiar life of an odd twenty-eight year Trisha who is trying to juggle her dreary career as content head, dependent parents, nosy yet amicable neighbor and an interesting figure, Sahil who is thrown into her life much to her dismay.
But things start to fall apart when she loses her job, and everyone around her start to hound to fix everything that is wrong with her. When she finally find lands another job,it invites a lot of other problems and feelings which she didn’t think she had. In this crazy windwhirl journey of Trisha,she learns about love,friendship and the feeling of guilt and loss deep within her.
The book was a complete surprise package. I personally touted the book to be another cheesy rom-com packed with Bollywood drama but I couldn’t be more wrong. It’s an amusing yet relatable account of Trisha, snarky as she is, trying to make sense out of her life. With her sudden unemployment, increasing weight and obsolete love life hammering her down, she bumps into Sahil who has mysterious of his own.
As the book progresses, the engaging plot never lets you down even for a minute. The characters created by the author are so genuine and riveting making wish you were they were not fictional. As the story unravels, chapter by chapter, it gets more intense and touches the grimmer side of life which all of us has to deal with sooner or later.
I highly recommend this book and assure you guys that you will like it more than you think you would! Happy Reading !
But things start to fall apart when she loses her job, and everyone around her start to hound to fix everything that is wrong with her. When she finally find lands another job,it invites a lot of other problems and feelings which she didn’t think she had. In this crazy windwhirl journey of Trisha,she learns about love,friendship and the feeling of guilt and loss deep within her.
The book was a complete surprise package. I personally touted the book to be another cheesy rom-com packed with Bollywood drama but I couldn’t be more wrong. It’s an amusing yet relatable account of Trisha, snarky as she is, trying to make sense out of her life. With her sudden unemployment, increasing weight and obsolete love life hammering her down, she bumps into Sahil who has mysterious of his own.
As the book progresses, the engaging plot never lets you down even for a minute. The characters created by the author are so genuine and riveting making wish you were they were not fictional. As the story unravels, chapter by chapter, it gets more intense and touches the grimmer side of life which all of us has to deal with sooner or later.
I highly recommend this book and assure you guys that you will like it more than you think you would! Happy Reading !
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August 11, 2016Review of "There's Something About You" - Yashodhara Lal
There definitely is something about this book that kept me riveted. But, thankfully, I can point out those things. As expected, its a romantic story with a huge dollop of wit. Trish, the main character, is overweight with a heart of gold and... umm... sarcasm!! After loosing her job, she is accidentally and secretly contracted as a bitch-slapping agony aunt for a column in the same paper.
Life is hell as usual for her till Sahil, a jobless (however, he does have big-money family business), geeky but handsome guy with super-powers (read touch-sensitive intuition), enters and helps her to put back some of the scattered pieces of the life-puzzle. Through in a set of dependent nagging parents and you are in for some ticklish situations.
Its a fun read and won't let you down with a constant doze of sarcasm. Its not your regular sweep-you-off-your-feet romance although it is sweet and heart warming for a few pages here and there. The characters, specially the lead, could have been defined better physically (Trish is overweight and has curly hair. Sahil is lean and wears spectacles. Period!) All the rest is left to the reader's imagination. Somehow, I couldn't relate to the characters and a little more detailing could have been added. The last few chapters were rushed though they were captivating and left you wanting to know more about the characters.
Book Courtesy: Flipkart Review Program
There definitely is something about this book that kept me riveted. But, thankfully, I can point out those things. As expected, its a romantic story with a huge dollop of wit. Trish, the main character, is overweight with a heart of gold and... umm... sarcasm!! After loosing her job, she is accidentally and secretly contracted as a bitch-slapping agony aunt for a column in the same paper.
Life is hell as usual for her till Sahil, a jobless (however, he does have big-money family business), geeky but handsome guy with super-powers (read touch-sensitive intuition), enters and helps her to put back some of the scattered pieces of the life-puzzle. Through in a set of dependent nagging parents and you are in for some ticklish situations.
Its a fun read and won't let you down with a constant doze of sarcasm. Its not your regular sweep-you-off-your-feet romance although it is sweet and heart warming for a few pages here and there. The characters, specially the lead, could have been defined better physically (Trish is overweight and has curly hair. Sahil is lean and wears spectacles. Period!) All the rest is left to the reader's imagination. Somehow, I couldn't relate to the characters and a little more detailing could have been added. The last few chapters were rushed though they were captivating and left you wanting to know more about the characters.
Book Courtesy: Flipkart Review Program
August 16, 2015
Going by the front cover picture I assumed it may be girl met a boy story. But it totally surprised me, in a good way.
Its more of "There's Something About Me" than "You" as the story is about exploring one's insecurities and finding strength walking through them. about being tempted to giving into the situations, yet standing for one's one will and conscience.
Loved the way of the character Trish, the lead has been built. Though her overweight seems like a problem, root cause of insecurities and the ignorance she receives from people, I felt like it can be any of the insecurities we have, once we start dealing with it, we feel better, the path ahead become clear.
Whenever I read a book or a movie, I look for realistic solutions found for the tough situations, the characters are put through.
Each character has issue(s) to deal with, and the way they dealt are brilliant.
The little girl Lisa, her craving for mother's affection, disappointment about the same, matured behavior to her age, response for the love no matter whether its from a nice neighbor aunt, or grandfather which brings the small kid hidden within her, her fear of loosing the love of her people because of the guilt of being cause to a tragedy... nicely handled
To conclude its more of romancing the life, a good weekend read for a tired mind. Made me happy :)
Its more of "There's Something About Me" than "You" as the story is about exploring one's insecurities and finding strength walking through them. about being tempted to giving into the situations, yet standing for one's one will and conscience.
Loved the way of the character Trish, the lead has been built. Though her overweight seems like a problem, root cause of insecurities and the ignorance she receives from people, I felt like it can be any of the insecurities we have, once we start dealing with it, we feel better, the path ahead become clear.
Whenever I read a book or a movie, I look for realistic solutions found for the tough situations, the characters are put through.
Each character has issue(s) to deal with, and the way they dealt are brilliant.
The little girl Lisa, her craving for mother's affection, disappointment about the same, matured behavior to her age, response for the love no matter whether its from a nice neighbor aunt, or grandfather which brings the small kid hidden within her, her fear of loosing the love of her people because of the guilt of being cause to a tragedy... nicely handled
To conclude its more of romancing the life, a good weekend read for a tired mind. Made me happy :)
July 24, 2015
There's Something About the Book...
Have you ever picked up a novel that looks like it belongs to the chick-lit genre, only to be delightfully surprised? When I got the book, I took one hard look at the cover and felt like it’s going to be a longggg read! Well, I’m glad to admit that I was “delightfully surprised”!
Trish Saxena is a young, slightly overweight content professional with mediocre looks and the only thing going for her is her job… which she promptly loses within the first few pages of the book. Sahil the Mithaiwala is a young man whose life has been miraculously saved by an angel. Need I mention that he is also psychic (similar to Edward Vampire Cullen in Twilight).
The two meet, and inadvertently help each other beat their inner demons in the most implausible way, but does that mean they are destined to be more than just pals.
What happens next? Go ahead and read the book to find out.
Now, about the book: a glossy cover, misleading photo, and amazing intro make this a must-read.
I will also say this: Yashodhara Lal surprises you with her crazy sarcasm (spouted through Trish), gripping storyline (left me wide-eyed), and dramatic appeal. This is one book that deserves a sequel!
(Read the book as a part of the Flipkart Review Program)
Have you ever picked up a novel that looks like it belongs to the chick-lit genre, only to be delightfully surprised? When I got the book, I took one hard look at the cover and felt like it’s going to be a longggg read! Well, I’m glad to admit that I was “delightfully surprised”!
Trish Saxena is a young, slightly overweight content professional with mediocre looks and the only thing going for her is her job… which she promptly loses within the first few pages of the book. Sahil the Mithaiwala is a young man whose life has been miraculously saved by an angel. Need I mention that he is also psychic (similar to Edward Vampire Cullen in Twilight).
The two meet, and inadvertently help each other beat their inner demons in the most implausible way, but does that mean they are destined to be more than just pals.
What happens next? Go ahead and read the book to find out.
Now, about the book: a glossy cover, misleading photo, and amazing intro make this a must-read.
I will also say this: Yashodhara Lal surprises you with her crazy sarcasm (spouted through Trish), gripping storyline (left me wide-eyed), and dramatic appeal. This is one book that deserves a sequel!
(Read the book as a part of the Flipkart Review Program)
July 26, 2015
Full review @ http://nandhinisbookreviews.blogspot....
I read the last 50 pages almost breathlessly, completing it at 2 midnight.
If you've ever been into the confining world of a book, you would know why I did that. 'There's something about you' is one such work!
Trish looks at herself as a fat, unattractive woman who can never get along with the corporate gimmicks; yet can hold her heart and head strong against any level of criticism with her sarcasm - an attitude that will make you fall in love with the character.
She gets unexpectedly fired from work. She meets Sahil unexpectedly. She finds a new fortune through her sarcasm, unexpectedly. She unexpectedly discovers her potential interest and it's a series of unexpectation to the readers as well.
One might presume the fiction being directed towards love, overcoming difficulty or just a personal ranting, but believe me, at a deeper level, the story of Trish is about understanding relationships, diving into the subconsciousness and following one's heart. Shouldn't miss reading!
I read the last 50 pages almost breathlessly, completing it at 2 midnight.
If you've ever been into the confining world of a book, you would know why I did that. 'There's something about you' is one such work!
Trish looks at herself as a fat, unattractive woman who can never get along with the corporate gimmicks; yet can hold her heart and head strong against any level of criticism with her sarcasm - an attitude that will make you fall in love with the character.
She gets unexpectedly fired from work. She meets Sahil unexpectedly. She finds a new fortune through her sarcasm, unexpectedly. She unexpectedly discovers her potential interest and it's a series of unexpectation to the readers as well.
One might presume the fiction being directed towards love, overcoming difficulty or just a personal ranting, but believe me, at a deeper level, the story of Trish is about understanding relationships, diving into the subconsciousness and following one's heart. Shouldn't miss reading!
August 3, 2015
The book revolves around the life, struggles and the battle of the protagonist, Trish (Trishna) with life, obesity, people at her workplace, Alzheimer’s disease and even death. The beauty of the plot lies in the true to life portrayal of Trish who is an ordinary girl with many imperfections, facing them all extraordinarily with her grit and sarcasm in a commendable way.
There is not a single dull moment in the book despite the fact the initial one-third of the plot pictures the mundane life Trish leads. She goes about facing hardships with pride. Her most striking quality, that comes across even as she plays agony aunt, is having her heart at the right place.
The book is in no way a romantic read as the title and the cover of the book seem to suggest.The book makes for a breezy, unputdownable read with impeccable narrative. Though the book fails in delivering anything new.
For a detailed review, please read: https://theerailivedin.wordpress.com/...
There is not a single dull moment in the book despite the fact the initial one-third of the plot pictures the mundane life Trish leads. She goes about facing hardships with pride. Her most striking quality, that comes across even as she plays agony aunt, is having her heart at the right place.
The book is in no way a romantic read as the title and the cover of the book seem to suggest.The book makes for a breezy, unputdownable read with impeccable narrative. Though the book fails in delivering anything new.
For a detailed review, please read: https://theerailivedin.wordpress.com/...
August 17, 2015
Figures are dancing in front of her eyes-fearsome figures! Some figures reminds her of her monthly rent of the apartment she lives in-some figures are of her living cost-one simple figure is the cost of petrol of the second hand car she had purchased…………….
But things were not as depressing as of now, barely some minutes ago. She is a pleasantly plump lady and pleasantly plump girls are jovial in nature-like her. And she is happy about her job-despite being a regular late bird. And only today her new boss-a substitute of Apollo on earth had called her to his office- obviously she can expect her new boss might have gone crazy over her after several months of joining the office and overlooking her for so long. Might be a hormonal effect-of her new musk based perfume-or might be her work skill that caught his attention!
Full review at
https://jayasreesown.wordpress.com/20...
But things were not as depressing as of now, barely some minutes ago. She is a pleasantly plump lady and pleasantly plump girls are jovial in nature-like her. And she is happy about her job-despite being a regular late bird. And only today her new boss-a substitute of Apollo on earth had called her to his office- obviously she can expect her new boss might have gone crazy over her after several months of joining the office and overlooking her for so long. Might be a hormonal effect-of her new musk based perfume-or might be her work skill that caught his attention!
Full review at
https://jayasreesown.wordpress.com/20...
August 26, 2017
There’s Something About You is a bright story of a sharp, sarcastic 28 year old Trish Saxena. Yashodhara Lal paints a crisp story about how Trish finds her ‘flow’ and happens to stumble across love on her journey of self discovery. This is a romance indeed, but not your typical romance. It runs around several aspects of society like their outlook towards plus sized women, red tape and autocracy in journalism woven in a snappy, sharp tone that makes reading this an absolute bliss.
How she discovers her flow, falls in love and improves her relationships with her own family and her neighbor Akanksha, wrapped in a tortilla or humor is what Yashodhara Lal brings to you on a bright platter or hope.
More at: http://abookyonderweek.blogspot.com/2...
How she discovers her flow, falls in love and improves her relationships with her own family and her neighbor Akanksha, wrapped in a tortilla or humor is what Yashodhara Lal brings to you on a bright platter or hope.
More at: http://abookyonderweek.blogspot.com/2...
July 18, 2015
Whenever you read a novel , there wont be any circumstances you relate them with your daily life and neighbours.
But this is a exception in this book.
You can relate every character in this book in our daily life.
Coming to the story , Trish is a content writer who is contended to be in a low profile in a corporate even though she deserves a better profile.
she is fired suddenly and she is in her 28. She has to look after father and mother and her expenses.
The aftermath of the firing gets the story moving with twists and turns.
You will have read this book if you love to read about love and relationships with serious twists.
It will be a sort of not boring book if you read in a Holiday. So it will be a Holiday surprise for you.
But this is a exception in this book.
You can relate every character in this book in our daily life.
Coming to the story , Trish is a content writer who is contended to be in a low profile in a corporate even though she deserves a better profile.
she is fired suddenly and she is in her 28. She has to look after father and mother and her expenses.
The aftermath of the firing gets the story moving with twists and turns.
You will have read this book if you love to read about love and relationships with serious twists.
It will be a sort of not boring book if you read in a Holiday. So it will be a Holiday surprise for you.
July 30, 2015
There’s something about this book just like its title; no pun intended. The moment I received this book for a review, I thought it would be just another story of a lovey dovey couple. However, this book is quite contrary to my expectations, thankfully! With every page I flipped through while reading this book, I found myself engrossed more into it. The storyline is absolutely unique and something that would leave you in suspense till you read the next chapter and it remains till the last page. This book is no melodrama or silly college romance types.
It is a story of a girl next door—someone you can relate to easily because we all know of someone or the other facing similar issues—in our friend circle, among relatives, colleagues, and alike. Read more: http://bit.ly/1MvbOTM
It is a story of a girl next door—someone you can relate to easily because we all know of someone or the other facing similar issues—in our friend circle, among relatives, colleagues, and alike. Read more: http://bit.ly/1MvbOTM
August 15, 2015
A wonderful surprise.The only reason I picked up this book is Yashodhara Lal. I love her writing, her way of putting humour in sentences and making a love story a lot more than just a lover story.
This book definitely would be enjoyed by all females and it's great to know that we still have love-stories which are more foused on inner self than the outer self.
It's a story of a woman, a caring daughter, a family, an apprehensive lover and a miss good-at-heart with a great touch of sarcasm and humour which will make you laugh and think simultaneously.
It's just not about the relationship of two people in love but also the complexity of family relationships and a relationship with our inner self.
Overall an entertaining read that can be finished in one go.
This book definitely would be enjoyed by all females and it's great to know that we still have love-stories which are more foused on inner self than the outer self.
It's a story of a woman, a caring daughter, a family, an apprehensive lover and a miss good-at-heart with a great touch of sarcasm and humour which will make you laugh and think simultaneously.
It's just not about the relationship of two people in love but also the complexity of family relationships and a relationship with our inner self.
Overall an entertaining read that can be finished in one go.
August 11, 2015
I enjoyed reading this book till the very last page. Believe it or not, but I could not put the book down. It was engrossing. Being a fat girl too, could relate to how Trish felt most of the times. There were giggles reading the sarcastic tones of Trish and times when her thoughts matched exactly how one would feel at the given circumstance. Surprised, how they matched mine!
When I met the author at the launch of this book, the summary felt like a total relatable tale. I even told a friend sitting next to me, its the story of my life and I cant wait to read the book ;)
I still can relate to half of the life that Trish led. So this book, signed by the author for me, is a special read. Simple, light, friendly and intense :-)
When I met the author at the launch of this book, the summary felt like a total relatable tale. I even told a friend sitting next to me, its the story of my life and I cant wait to read the book ;)
I still can relate to half of the life that Trish led. So this book, signed by the author for me, is a special read. Simple, light, friendly and intense :-)
September 29, 2015
Okay..so I have been under some sort of a spell lately because all I have been doing is gulping down one romantic read after the other. This one was about Trish and Sahil. Trish is forthright and speaks her mind, her only problem, she is overweight. Sahil is sort of too manly to be considered manly, and he speaks his mind, too. So... they both speak their minds all of the time. Great! They are bound to be together. Isn't it? No brownie points for guessing that. They do end up together and theirs is a happily ever after. The narrative flows effortlessly and Lal's characters though quirky, are likable. Easy. Breezy.
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