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Simran
Simran lies in bed running her finger over the scar, a constant reminder of what she’d lost in a matter of moments, a reminder of the humiliation she’d been subjected to, a reminder of her farce of a marriage, a reminder of what she’d lost and given up. As she attempts to rebuild her life in Holland, having turned her back on all those who once mattered, she tries to forget, but each time she takes a few steps forward, a memory will take her back again. From leading a sheltered life in suburban England, finding then losing her first love, her arranged marriage takes her to Holland where turn of events are such, that she has to travel to India and it is in India, where she experiences the darkest moment of her life.
Back in Holland, amongst her small circle of friends, she manages to somewhat heal the wounds. But nothing prepares her for that one visit, by a long lost loved one who shares a revelation, which would shake the ground beneath her feet, which would help her put together the pieces of her broken heart and help her rebuild broken bridges.
Back in Holland, amongst her small circle of friends, she manages to somewhat heal the wounds. But nothing prepares her for that one visit, by a long lost loved one who shares a revelation, which would shake the ground beneath her feet, which would help her put together the pieces of her broken heart and help her rebuild broken bridges.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2017
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November 14, 2020
I picked this book, as the title is the name of someone dear to me, and the blurb sounded extremely interesting.
The story is set with a dual timeline, where we see the main character, Simran as a young woman, going through the motions of arranged marriage, against her inner wishes, but to please her parents, and then a few years later, we have Simran, living in Holland, obviously tormented by happenings over the last few years.
The story was very interesting, and though some may seem extreme, the story echoes other real-life stories out there, with family honour, deceit, the power of money, and heartache.
As I said, a very interesting story, but the reason I couldn't rate higher was that I feel that the writing could have been a bit better. I struggled with some areas, but the story, itself, kept me going.
The story is set with a dual timeline, where we see the main character, Simran as a young woman, going through the motions of arranged marriage, against her inner wishes, but to please her parents, and then a few years later, we have Simran, living in Holland, obviously tormented by happenings over the last few years.
The story was very interesting, and though some may seem extreme, the story echoes other real-life stories out there, with family honour, deceit, the power of money, and heartache.
As I said, a very interesting story, but the reason I couldn't rate higher was that I feel that the writing could have been a bit better. I struggled with some areas, but the story, itself, kept me going.
November 11, 2018
Awestruck!
The book brought a lot of reality which a lot of women in the world are living it. A marriage is a sacred alliance of two happy people but it has just turned into a joke because of the society norms. Simran's story has hope for a better tomorrow. It had an emotional trauma and strength to live with it. It gives a very meaningful message to all the parents out there, don't force your children against their wishes. Support them when they need you, encourage them in their decisions and accept them the way they are.
The book brought a lot of reality which a lot of women in the world are living it. A marriage is a sacred alliance of two happy people but it has just turned into a joke because of the society norms. Simran's story has hope for a better tomorrow. It had an emotional trauma and strength to live with it. It gives a very meaningful message to all the parents out there, don't force your children against their wishes. Support them when they need you, encourage them in their decisions and accept them the way they are.
August 10, 2022
The story was really good and the characters relatable and well developed. I was hooked reading this story about Simran, her family and the difficult choices she was faced with.
The difficulties and emotional turmoils were well depicted but what really let the book down was the atrocious grammar. A good proofreading and editor would have taken this to the next level.
The difficulties and emotional turmoils were well depicted but what really let the book down was the atrocious grammar. A good proofreading and editor would have taken this to the next level.
November 2, 2020
A good read for anyone trying to understand the difficulties a young woman feels when she tries to respect the values and culture of her parents which ultimately makes her compromise her own beliefs and lead to heartache.
June 13, 2021
Gosh! Felt like I was reading a Bollywood script! Weak storyline and terrible editing.
July 15, 2023
Rather jumpy
Got confused with the year, the names, relatives. Names of all seemed to merge, so similar were they to each other
Got confused with the year, the names, relatives. Names of all seemed to merge, so similar were they to each other
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