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Koi Good News?
The hilarious private journal of a highly public pregnancy
When Mona Mathur of Dehradun had married her college sweetheart Ramit Deol of Amritsar, there were two things she wasn't prepared The size of the Deol family - it put any Sooraj Barjatiya movie to shame2. The fertility of the Deol family - they reproduce faster than any other species known to mankindFor four years now, Mona and Ramit have done the unthinkable and remained childless. Of course, that also means that they've battled that one question day in and day 'Koi Good News?'It doesn't matter that they have been happy to be child-free - they are married; they are expected to make babies. After all, there are grandparents, great-grandparents, uncles, aunts and even colony aunties in waiting.Brutally honest, thoroughly irreverent, Koi Good News? is the funniest book you'll read this year.
When Mona Mathur of Dehradun had married her college sweetheart Ramit Deol of Amritsar, there were two things she wasn't prepared The size of the Deol family - it put any Sooraj Barjatiya movie to shame2. The fertility of the Deol family - they reproduce faster than any other species known to mankindFor four years now, Mona and Ramit have done the unthinkable and remained childless. Of course, that also means that they've battled that one question day in and day 'Koi Good News?'It doesn't matter that they have been happy to be child-free - they are married; they are expected to make babies. After all, there are grandparents, great-grandparents, uncles, aunts and even colony aunties in waiting.Brutally honest, thoroughly irreverent, Koi Good News? is the funniest book you'll read this year.
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Published May 21, 2018
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April 19, 2025
If I need to express my feelings for this book in one word, I am going to say wow. The story is brutally honest, and it is Zarreen Khan's second book. It has been on my TBR for more than a year, and I am so glad that I finally picked it.
Apart from all the fun and quirkiness, this kind of book made you think about how much a woman suffers after marriage and the way she lost her dignity to a bunch of people. For me, this book is not just about public pregnancy, but a tale for understanding how critical it is to live life on your terms and create boundaries.
If you read this book, you'll know not to settle for a person like Ramit and his doctrinal family. I just want to say don't make unwanted sacrifices to please a bunch of morons. Women, you're born to express, not to impress. Also, the story is written in informal English, and you'll find lots of Hindi words.
It made me laugh, irritated, and thoughtful towards some important things, so, yes, I am going to recommend this book big time. It is a fast-paced, fun book, and I can't wait to see it on the big screen.
Read the detailed review here - Books Chharming
Apart from all the fun and quirkiness, this kind of book made you think about how much a woman suffers after marriage and the way she lost her dignity to a bunch of people. For me, this book is not just about public pregnancy, but a tale for understanding how critical it is to live life on your terms and create boundaries.
If you read this book, you'll know not to settle for a person like Ramit and his doctrinal family. I just want to say don't make unwanted sacrifices to please a bunch of morons. Women, you're born to express, not to impress. Also, the story is written in informal English, and you'll find lots of Hindi words.
It made me laugh, irritated, and thoughtful towards some important things, so, yes, I am going to recommend this book big time. It is a fast-paced, fun book, and I can't wait to see it on the big screen.
Read the detailed review here - Books Chharming
July 8, 2018
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I received a copy of this book from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
It's all about the good news. Or well, that's how the Indian society perceives it. A marriage isn't a happy marriage until the couple have a baby to show for it. Because there is nothing called protected sex in our society, is there? Not to hamper the Indians or anything but that's just the general mentality. And this book has talked of this in a rather funny and hilarious way.
Koi Good News? by Zarreen Khan is the story of Mona and Ramit, a happily married couple. It features the various issues that a marriage and a couple faces in a normal Indian family.
Before I started reading this book, I had heard nothing but praise for the book. Liners like, "this is said to be the funniest book ever" roamed all over Instagram and well, I was curious what it was about. (Of course, I had guessed the gist from the title itself. But you know...)
Anyway, so my point being that I heard so good reviews of it that I instantly expected it to be an amazing read. Hence, when I sat down to read it, I did it with the notion that this would be an amazing read. Only to be disappointed in the beginning. The first 80 pages dragged on and I felt nothing but sorry for Mona that she had to bear through a life like that. To have a workaholic husband who replies in nothing but "K"s and a mother-in-law who is eager to have a grandchild and a mother who is more than eager to have a grandchild, it must have been pretty hard. Yet, she managed right through it.
Till then, the story was pretty simple. I managed to pass a few chuckles here and there, but that was all. I began to wonder if this is what people called funniest then perhaps the Indians need to update their sense of humor and their dictionary.
However, as soon as I was done with one-third of the story did the real fun begin. I finally understood what everyone was talking about. More often that not, I laughed aloud at all that was going in the book. I ended up wondering why I hadn't picked up this book earlier.
There were so many Bollywood references in the book that I was grinning like an idiot on almost all of them. Mona's insecurity and her competitiveness totally matched with mine (although I've never been pregnant or married for that matter, but I've been rather competitive in other things. So it made a lot of sense to me.)
The person that I didn't like was Ramit. I mean, they had a love marriage and just look at the way he was before she got pregnant. How did Mona ever fall in love with him again?
Other than that though, all the characters were amazing. Mom and Mummy's constant bickering left me laughing. And Shania? Oh how can I forget that constant source of laughter, what with her ever stupid and immature attitude? Not to forget the sweet and sexy neighbour, Laila.
Well, all in all, it was a great book and I'd definitely recommend it. Go, go and buy it ASAP on Amazon.
I received a copy of this book from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
It's all about the good news. Or well, that's how the Indian society perceives it. A marriage isn't a happy marriage until the couple have a baby to show for it. Because there is nothing called protected sex in our society, is there? Not to hamper the Indians or anything but that's just the general mentality. And this book has talked of this in a rather funny and hilarious way.
Koi Good News? by Zarreen Khan is the story of Mona and Ramit, a happily married couple. It features the various issues that a marriage and a couple faces in a normal Indian family.
Before I started reading this book, I had heard nothing but praise for the book. Liners like, "this is said to be the funniest book ever" roamed all over Instagram and well, I was curious what it was about. (Of course, I had guessed the gist from the title itself. But you know...)
Anyway, so my point being that I heard so good reviews of it that I instantly expected it to be an amazing read. Hence, when I sat down to read it, I did it with the notion that this would be an amazing read. Only to be disappointed in the beginning. The first 80 pages dragged on and I felt nothing but sorry for Mona that she had to bear through a life like that. To have a workaholic husband who replies in nothing but "K"s and a mother-in-law who is eager to have a grandchild and a mother who is more than eager to have a grandchild, it must have been pretty hard. Yet, she managed right through it.
Till then, the story was pretty simple. I managed to pass a few chuckles here and there, but that was all. I began to wonder if this is what people called funniest then perhaps the Indians need to update their sense of humor and their dictionary.
However, as soon as I was done with one-third of the story did the real fun begin. I finally understood what everyone was talking about. More often that not, I laughed aloud at all that was going in the book. I ended up wondering why I hadn't picked up this book earlier.
There were so many Bollywood references in the book that I was grinning like an idiot on almost all of them. Mona's insecurity and her competitiveness totally matched with mine (although I've never been pregnant or married for that matter, but I've been rather competitive in other things. So it made a lot of sense to me.)
The person that I didn't like was Ramit. I mean, they had a love marriage and just look at the way he was before she got pregnant. How did Mona ever fall in love with him again?
Other than that though, all the characters were amazing. Mom and Mummy's constant bickering left me laughing. And Shania? Oh how can I forget that constant source of laughter, what with her ever stupid and immature attitude? Not to forget the sweet and sexy neighbour, Laila.
Well, all in all, it was a great book and I'd definitely recommend it. Go, go and buy it ASAP on Amazon.
June 13, 2018
t is hilarious and super relatable to the phase of life I am going through. I loved how Zarreen has brought to life the pressure families impose on couples to have kids and how that journey, once you start it, is not exactly how they show you in movies.
November 21, 2019
The one thing that strikes you about the author’s writing is its simplicity. I love how simple and relatable the story is. Zarreen doesn’t rely on a complex plot or rich language; her words are unadorned and hilarious. She enthuses a fresh touch of local influences in her language and that is what makes this book such a hit.
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Watch the Youtube review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udKU6...
May 22, 2018
Koi Good News? is all about Mona's and Ramit's pregnancy. Mona Mathur from Dehradun had married her sweetheart Ramit Deol from Amritsar. But with this marriage came a humongous family as a package, which can be compared to a Sooraj Barjatiya movie. Ramit fondly calls his family bheed and make no mistake about it.
Mona and Ramit have decided not to have a baby in their four years of marriage but wherever they go, they are being bombarded with the question, 'Koi Good News?'. And no, it doesn't matter whether it was their choice, or whether they are happy to be child-free. They are married and they are expected to have a baby for the sake of...well, basically everyone.
It is not that the couple doesn't want a baby. They had been trying to conceive for the last one year. And one fine day, rather, aided by the wine at their highly glamorous neighbours' party, Mona realizes that she is pregnant. What follows is an array of family visits and interfering mom and mother-in-law. After all, they should have the final say on which doctor Mona should be consulting, what should they name their child and when the Naamkaran and Mundan should happen. Mona is going crazy and Ramit as the confused, bewildered workaholic husband isn't helping either. The pregnancy hormones and mood swings are making things worse.
Review: Koi Good News? by Zarreen Khan
Whoa!
The book started with a bang! Being married for five years and choosing to be child-free until now, I could totally relate to the book. I was laughing out loud which made my husband enquire about what I was reading. Believe me when I say that I then began reading out (most) parts of the book to him.
For detailed review: https://kohleyedme.com/2018/05/22/koi...
Mona and Ramit have decided not to have a baby in their four years of marriage but wherever they go, they are being bombarded with the question, 'Koi Good News?'. And no, it doesn't matter whether it was their choice, or whether they are happy to be child-free. They are married and they are expected to have a baby for the sake of...well, basically everyone.
It is not that the couple doesn't want a baby. They had been trying to conceive for the last one year. And one fine day, rather, aided by the wine at their highly glamorous neighbours' party, Mona realizes that she is pregnant. What follows is an array of family visits and interfering mom and mother-in-law. After all, they should have the final say on which doctor Mona should be consulting, what should they name their child and when the Naamkaran and Mundan should happen. Mona is going crazy and Ramit as the confused, bewildered workaholic husband isn't helping either. The pregnancy hormones and mood swings are making things worse.
Review: Koi Good News? by Zarreen Khan
Whoa!
The book started with a bang! Being married for five years and choosing to be child-free until now, I could totally relate to the book. I was laughing out loud which made my husband enquire about what I was reading. Believe me when I say that I then began reading out (most) parts of the book to him.
For detailed review: https://kohleyedme.com/2018/05/22/koi...
June 19, 2018
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Koi Good News? is the story of Mona and Ramit and their family. When one gets married, then family expect from them to give good news. Something similar is happening in Mona’s and Ramit’s life. Also Also, It’s about her pregnancy journey too. The battle between Mom and Mom-in-law, Mood swings, and then everyone giving tips. How will Mona and Ramit handle everything?
Firstly, I was so excited to read this book as I was in love with the title. The book started unrevealing the mystery of the title. Being married for four years, when are you giving some good news? One can connect with the book from the very first page. It’s about how families try to interfere, zero privacy, jealousy and friendships.
I loved how the plot was set. it was completely different. The narration was bang on. I was just laughing while reading. The way the conversations were switching from Mona’s point of view to Ramit’s point of view. How both think differently. The way the author narrated each and every incident is amazing. Hats off to the author.
I loved the phase when Mona was pregnant, her mood swings, reactions and Ramit’s reactions and how helpless he was. How he controlled situations smartly. The characters! there were so many characters in the book. and every character added fun to the story. I loved Ramit’s character the most. The way author smartly shifted plot to Laila’s story was again commendable. The author rightly played with the plot, narration and characterization. The pace of the story is good. The flow is smooth, crisp and easy. It shows how a couple deals with many emotions, people in this phase. It’s the lightest, funny and interesting read ever.
One can easily connect with the story well. Quick, easy, light read with strong characters and lots of Humour. It’s a Crazy Book. Just get this book now.
Koi Good News? is the story of Mona and Ramit and their family. When one gets married, then family expect from them to give good news. Something similar is happening in Mona’s and Ramit’s life. Also Also, It’s about her pregnancy journey too. The battle between Mom and Mom-in-law, Mood swings, and then everyone giving tips. How will Mona and Ramit handle everything?
Firstly, I was so excited to read this book as I was in love with the title. The book started unrevealing the mystery of the title. Being married for four years, when are you giving some good news? One can connect with the book from the very first page. It’s about how families try to interfere, zero privacy, jealousy and friendships.
I loved how the plot was set. it was completely different. The narration was bang on. I was just laughing while reading. The way the conversations were switching from Mona’s point of view to Ramit’s point of view. How both think differently. The way the author narrated each and every incident is amazing. Hats off to the author.
I loved the phase when Mona was pregnant, her mood swings, reactions and Ramit’s reactions and how helpless he was. How he controlled situations smartly. The characters! there were so many characters in the book. and every character added fun to the story. I loved Ramit’s character the most. The way author smartly shifted plot to Laila’s story was again commendable. The author rightly played with the plot, narration and characterization. The pace of the story is good. The flow is smooth, crisp and easy. It shows how a couple deals with many emotions, people in this phase. It’s the lightest, funny and interesting read ever.
One can easily connect with the story well. Quick, easy, light read with strong characters and lots of Humour. It’s a Crazy Book. Just get this book now.
May 23, 2018
Koi Good News? was a laugh out loud riot from beginning to end! If you are looking for a summer read or a book to chase the blues away – this book fits the bill.
The book describes the hilarious travails of Ramit and Mona who are trying to have a baby while simultaneously dodging nosy relatives, too cool for school sisters, too stylish neighbors, and two scary moms in laws. Every frustrating part of life in a big city – complete lack of privacy with family, frenemies whose social/ professional lives cause envy and insecurity, all the weirdness associated with doctor’s appointments, siblings who give one migraines, clothes that don’t fit, husbands who seem more wedded to their phones – all readers will recognize these annoying details of their lives – but they are dealt with humor and gentle compassion. Two thumbs up!
I couldn’t put this book down – I read it in 3 hours flat!
FULL DISCLOSURE: I know the author!
The book describes the hilarious travails of Ramit and Mona who are trying to have a baby while simultaneously dodging nosy relatives, too cool for school sisters, too stylish neighbors, and two scary moms in laws. Every frustrating part of life in a big city – complete lack of privacy with family, frenemies whose social/ professional lives cause envy and insecurity, all the weirdness associated with doctor’s appointments, siblings who give one migraines, clothes that don’t fit, husbands who seem more wedded to their phones – all readers will recognize these annoying details of their lives – but they are dealt with humor and gentle compassion. Two thumbs up!
I couldn’t put this book down – I read it in 3 hours flat!
FULL DISCLOSURE: I know the author!
July 19, 2018
Author Zarreen Khan returns with her second novel that takes you on a hilarious journey through a highly publicized pregnancy in a typical Indian marriage, one that is replete with the khatta-meetha, kadva-teekha, masaaledar-dhamakedar, tadakta-bhadakta drama that comes with it, all over a baby.
Koi Good News? is really Mona's story. Dealing with the constant questioning is enough to drive her insane, especially when comparisons with other members on the Deol family tree, who are popping babies out like a popcorn maker, are drawn. Then again, the Deols don't have a family tree, but a family forest. Nonetheless, she strives to grin and bear the intrusive remarks, not only from her mother-in-law, but also every relative hanging on like a leaf on a tree branch.
Even so, a story about a much talked about pregnancy cannot be all about the mother, can it? The father, who likes to keep his nose in his mobile to avoid the daily soap opera around him, soon finds out he isn't as impervious as he imagined. As pressure begins to build and tension mounts, he gradually starts evolving from being the man who couldn't be bothered, to finding himself embroiled in an FBI-like interrogation with his mother. Suffice to say that the awkward discussions involving their sex life and Mona's menstrual cycles leave his mother fuming and Ramit turning several shades of pink.
The fact that this Great Indian Baby Tamasha starts at a wedding in Amritsar is in itself a sign of serious danger looming over Mona's head.
Khan adds another dash of spice to her story telling in the narrative style she chooses. The chapters are divided by weeks - starting from four weeks before LMP (last menstrual period) going up to the time of delivery. At the beginning of each chapter, which is named by week number in the gestation period, are scraps of pregnancy related body changes that the mom-to-be should expect. As Mona learns along the way, thanks to her interfering Bua, the constant heads-up is more terrifying than calming.
The narrative itself is in the form of journal entries, alternating between Mona and Ramit's point of view. What makes it rip-roaring funny is that their entries read like a telepathic conversation between husband and wife. Khan brings in various characters with their individual eccentricities and captures every tiny emotion pushed to the surface, with her nuanced writing.
There is no doubt that the author's comedic timing is spot on. Mona's hormonal changes seem to affect Ramit in ways he is unable to fathom, leaving him perplexed as to his role in the entire scheme of things. The hilarity that ensues is what gives the novel a great big push to the top. And the fact that it is paired with a story that gives a real and honest account of surviving a pregnancy in an Indian marriage (which already comes with its own quirks), makes it an absolute chartbuster.
So, if you're in the mood for an uproariously fun, light-hearted and quick read to carry along on your vacation, or to curl up with on a lonely weekend, get yourself a copy of Koi Good News?
For complete review, visit aquamarineflavours.wordpress.com.
Koi Good News? is really Mona's story. Dealing with the constant questioning is enough to drive her insane, especially when comparisons with other members on the Deol family tree, who are popping babies out like a popcorn maker, are drawn. Then again, the Deols don't have a family tree, but a family forest. Nonetheless, she strives to grin and bear the intrusive remarks, not only from her mother-in-law, but also every relative hanging on like a leaf on a tree branch.
Even so, a story about a much talked about pregnancy cannot be all about the mother, can it? The father, who likes to keep his nose in his mobile to avoid the daily soap opera around him, soon finds out he isn't as impervious as he imagined. As pressure begins to build and tension mounts, he gradually starts evolving from being the man who couldn't be bothered, to finding himself embroiled in an FBI-like interrogation with his mother. Suffice to say that the awkward discussions involving their sex life and Mona's menstrual cycles leave his mother fuming and Ramit turning several shades of pink.
The fact that this Great Indian Baby Tamasha starts at a wedding in Amritsar is in itself a sign of serious danger looming over Mona's head.
Khan adds another dash of spice to her story telling in the narrative style she chooses. The chapters are divided by weeks - starting from four weeks before LMP (last menstrual period) going up to the time of delivery. At the beginning of each chapter, which is named by week number in the gestation period, are scraps of pregnancy related body changes that the mom-to-be should expect. As Mona learns along the way, thanks to her interfering Bua, the constant heads-up is more terrifying than calming.
The narrative itself is in the form of journal entries, alternating between Mona and Ramit's point of view. What makes it rip-roaring funny is that their entries read like a telepathic conversation between husband and wife. Khan brings in various characters with their individual eccentricities and captures every tiny emotion pushed to the surface, with her nuanced writing.
There is no doubt that the author's comedic timing is spot on. Mona's hormonal changes seem to affect Ramit in ways he is unable to fathom, leaving him perplexed as to his role in the entire scheme of things. The hilarity that ensues is what gives the novel a great big push to the top. And the fact that it is paired with a story that gives a real and honest account of surviving a pregnancy in an Indian marriage (which already comes with its own quirks), makes it an absolute chartbuster.
So, if you're in the mood for an uproariously fun, light-hearted and quick read to carry along on your vacation, or to curl up with on a lonely weekend, get yourself a copy of Koi Good News?
For complete review, visit aquamarineflavours.wordpress.com.
August 3, 2018
A fun packed, engaging and relatable plot. Accompanied by well build characters. This is definitely a must read! The story is narrated by both Mona and Ramit's point of view, which for me worked as a plus point. The character of Shaina did justice to the whole plot (she is personally my favourite). A very strong message, reminding us about the benefits of joint family, is given from this book. A nervous, Google dependent , Ramit, will make you laugh with his rabbit years going red out of embarrassment almost everytime his wife snapped at him. This is definitely an insanely hilarious and realistic book.
February 28, 2022
It was hilarious and kind of relatable.
May 28, 2018
I was laughing out loud from the very first page till the last one, and also for many many hours later because random, ridiculously relatable but hilarious incidents from the book kept popping up my mind throughout the day!!
Mona is the most adorable main character with such a realistic, thought process, she could be you or anyone you know. The lighting fast way one topic leads to another in her head, her insecurities, touchy subjects between the couple...everything is portrayed so believably! The main topic here of course is the Indian society and the kind of pressure a family and even strangers can put on young married couples for such personal, life changing decisions, and the mortification of the said couple at having to discuss these things with elders of the house or sit through the weirdest indirect conversations--the writer has caught every nuance.
The character of the husband was the clear cut winner for me! Supportive, or trying to be, does not understand Mona 100% of the time, but tries to at least. His absolutely hilarious balancing of the 2 mothers (Mona's and his) and his own family of 1000 cousins.....He's not perfect and neither is she but they are very much in sync, and very much genuinely in love.
Even the side characters shined, right from the ditzy and at times frustratingly infuriating younger sister, to both the mothers trying to have more of a say in the couple's lives, the glitzy neighbours...it was a truly wonderful read!
Maybe its because of the diary-style narrative, but it makes you feel very involved and take each mortification personally, and you'll find yourself cheering for the couple when they manage to have their small wins (like the name of the baby lol)
Its not a thought changing book but its hilarious and relatable in the best possible way. I would recommend every young couple to read it, and most definitely the new husbands! I think everyone can take a few notes on how to not lose yourselves in the midst of the crazy pressures of your own family :)
Mona is the most adorable main character with such a realistic, thought process, she could be you or anyone you know. The lighting fast way one topic leads to another in her head, her insecurities, touchy subjects between the couple...everything is portrayed so believably! The main topic here of course is the Indian society and the kind of pressure a family and even strangers can put on young married couples for such personal, life changing decisions, and the mortification of the said couple at having to discuss these things with elders of the house or sit through the weirdest indirect conversations--the writer has caught every nuance.
The character of the husband was the clear cut winner for me! Supportive, or trying to be, does not understand Mona 100% of the time, but tries to at least. His absolutely hilarious balancing of the 2 mothers (Mona's and his) and his own family of 1000 cousins.....He's not perfect and neither is she but they are very much in sync, and very much genuinely in love.
Even the side characters shined, right from the ditzy and at times frustratingly infuriating younger sister, to both the mothers trying to have more of a say in the couple's lives, the glitzy neighbours...it was a truly wonderful read!
Maybe its because of the diary-style narrative, but it makes you feel very involved and take each mortification personally, and you'll find yourself cheering for the couple when they manage to have their small wins (like the name of the baby lol)
Its not a thought changing book but its hilarious and relatable in the best possible way. I would recommend every young couple to read it, and most definitely the new husbands! I think everyone can take a few notes on how to not lose yourselves in the midst of the crazy pressures of your own family :)
June 3, 2020
No regrets. However, first 2-3 pages were quite confusing for me to understand how the author has written the parts of the characters, Ramit and Mona.. but then, as time went by, I started binging it. Got hooked to it. Loved loved the book. I'll definitely re-read the book in future when I myself be in the phase of getting pregnant. 😂
After this book, I wanna meet Zarreen Khan, I wonder if she's this humorous in person. 💕
PS: the book is really simple and easily understandable, and so far I can feel it must be really relatable to the people who are newly married. The reality has been jotted into such a humorous and hilarious way.
#mustread.
After this book, I wanna meet Zarreen Khan, I wonder if she's this humorous in person. 💕
PS: the book is really simple and easily understandable, and so far I can feel it must be really relatable to the people who are newly married. The reality has been jotted into such a humorous and hilarious way.
#mustread.
January 15, 2020
I had been repeatedly reading such rave reviews for the book that I knew I had to pick it up but I'm disappointed to the core. What an absolute Bollywood-esque read, yes there are funny bits but overall it's a no brainer with typical Bollywood drama here and there.
December 29, 2018
Cotton Candy - not a lot of substance and lots of a cliches
June 28, 2020
The novel, Koi Good News", by Zarreen Khan, is a fabulous and a very pleasant one. It is a must read book for women, and also men (in some ways). It features various issues that a marriage and a couple faces in a normal Indian family. This story is so much relatable to our own lives and it is so smooth and simple. I'm glad I've read this. Well, all in all, get it and read it ASAP...
June 19, 2018
Admitting the fact that this book is the one which tickled my funny bone. The author has used humor around the content to document the life of a couple who have been fed up with the question- Koi Good News? Mona and her experiences dealing about your cousins, and few uncles and their relatives…. and the vicious cycle goes on. A typical Punjabi family described in the plot, where if you don’t eat meat you aren’t classified as a Punjabi. “No Punjabi refuses meat”
The good thing about the novel was the story narration from two sides, Mona’s and Ramit’s. The plot describes about every individual in the family, moms, dads, a crazy sister-in-law, bunch of irritating cousins, gossip gang of aunties in the house and super hot neighbor duo. What else do you need for a masala-packed plot! The author has described real life problem, which every couple undergoes once they have tied the nuptial knot. The relatives go crazy with their demands on the very next day at times. But thank god, Mona and Ramit experienced it four years after their marriage. The phase from trying to a baby to deliver a baby is the toughest phase of any woman’s life. The author has described the feeling well. Nothing from the movies actually turns true when it comes to pregnancy hormones. Ramit’s mention of “Crazy pregnant women” “Mona has lost it” made my eyes water. A crazy head Shania is a 10-10 addition to the plot with all her extreme ideas and of course resemblance with Kareena Kapoor from K3G. A super hot duo Shashi- Laila making Mona jealous of their sex life is the best addition to the characters. “Red lipstick is clearly in”
I am glad that I came across this piece of work driving the bookshelves crazy. Grab a copy for a lighter version of fiction.
“They don’t have a family tree. They have a family forest.”
The good thing about the novel was the story narration from two sides, Mona’s and Ramit’s. The plot describes about every individual in the family, moms, dads, a crazy sister-in-law, bunch of irritating cousins, gossip gang of aunties in the house and super hot neighbor duo. What else do you need for a masala-packed plot! The author has described real life problem, which every couple undergoes once they have tied the nuptial knot. The relatives go crazy with their demands on the very next day at times. But thank god, Mona and Ramit experienced it four years after their marriage. The phase from trying to a baby to deliver a baby is the toughest phase of any woman’s life. The author has described the feeling well. Nothing from the movies actually turns true when it comes to pregnancy hormones. Ramit’s mention of “Crazy pregnant women” “Mona has lost it” made my eyes water. A crazy head Shania is a 10-10 addition to the plot with all her extreme ideas and of course resemblance with Kareena Kapoor from K3G. A super hot duo Shashi- Laila making Mona jealous of their sex life is the best addition to the characters. “Red lipstick is clearly in”
I am glad that I came across this piece of work driving the bookshelves crazy. Grab a copy for a lighter version of fiction.
“They don’t have a family tree. They have a family forest.”
September 26, 2018
A fun hilarious read about a couple's attempts at getting pregnant.
Glad that while reading, I was mostly alone. Would have been so strange had I burst out laughing like that in public.
Pick it up right away!
Glad that while reading, I was mostly alone. Would have been so strange had I burst out laughing like that in public.
Pick it up right away!
July 27, 2018
‘Koi Good News?’ by Zarreen Khan is a hysterically funny private journal of a very much public pregnancy starring the protagonists Mona and Ramit. Mona Mathur of Dehradun has married her college sweetheart Ramit Deol of Amritsar. The two things Mona was unknowledgeable about before marraige were-
1) The population of the Deol family- Could put any Sooraj Barjatiya movie to shame.
2) The fertility of the Deols- Produces faster than any other species known to mankind.
Mona and Ramit were married for four years now and unable to conceive a child. They have been battling that one question day in and day out : Koi Good News? So, one day, after a late night party at their neighbours (Laila- the 30 year old hot supermodel-like and Shashi- the 40 year old Milind Soman like), they got a little drunk and Mona gets pregnant. You know the drill. Alcohol was all they needed. This was the biggest achievement for them as now, they can officially claim themselves as the Deol community. And right here, the roller-coaster ride of a heavy laughter sessions begins.
The story-telling is unique. The whole pregnancy journey was narrated both by Mona and Ramit and you will get to see the events from two different perspectives. This manner of presenting the whole plot made it even more funnier especially when I hear from Ramit’s perspective. I had my round of laughter while reading this book. I loved Ramit’s witty and funny character. The author has done a tremendous job and I am highly impressed by her work. This is the most funniest book you will read in 2018. This book kept me hooked right from the beginning and made me LOL throughout.
1) The population of the Deol family- Could put any Sooraj Barjatiya movie to shame.
2) The fertility of the Deols- Produces faster than any other species known to mankind.
Mona and Ramit were married for four years now and unable to conceive a child. They have been battling that one question day in and day out : Koi Good News? So, one day, after a late night party at their neighbours (Laila- the 30 year old hot supermodel-like and Shashi- the 40 year old Milind Soman like), they got a little drunk and Mona gets pregnant. You know the drill. Alcohol was all they needed. This was the biggest achievement for them as now, they can officially claim themselves as the Deol community. And right here, the roller-coaster ride of a heavy laughter sessions begins.
The story-telling is unique. The whole pregnancy journey was narrated both by Mona and Ramit and you will get to see the events from two different perspectives. This manner of presenting the whole plot made it even more funnier especially when I hear from Ramit’s perspective. I had my round of laughter while reading this book. I loved Ramit’s witty and funny character. The author has done a tremendous job and I am highly impressed by her work. This is the most funniest book you will read in 2018. This book kept me hooked right from the beginning and made me LOL throughout.
April 11, 2022
Brilliant
So glad I picked up this book after reading a twitter thread about some good Indian authors.
Funny, irreverent, read. I was snickering away all day.
So glad I picked up this book after reading a twitter thread about some good Indian authors.
Funny, irreverent, read. I was snickering away all day.
June 24, 2018
Koi Good News? The name instantly helps you draw the picture of the plot. Firstly, i loved the cover of the book, that bright pink is so eye catchy.
The plot starts with Mona And Ramit, they have been married for four years, and still didnt have their baby. The whole plot revolves around the good news and the whole family, both sides, nagging them to give some good news.
The book is hiliarious. I just kept laughing all the way. The narration is spot on. The book is written from point of view of both Mona and Ramit. They have different views on different things and that is really funny.
The plot is very relatable to the real lives. The parents, the in laws,the friends,the cousions every character is soo amazingly described.
Finally, when Mona gets pregnant, the phase of mood swings, her reactions start and adding to these is Ramit's helpless phase which is mind blowing.
The pace of the book is good. This book actually is a page turner.!
So,
A well written book, a crisp narration and extremely funny.
The plot starts with Mona And Ramit, they have been married for four years, and still didnt have their baby. The whole plot revolves around the good news and the whole family, both sides, nagging them to give some good news.
The book is hiliarious. I just kept laughing all the way. The narration is spot on. The book is written from point of view of both Mona and Ramit. They have different views on different things and that is really funny.
The plot is very relatable to the real lives. The parents, the in laws,the friends,the cousions every character is soo amazingly described.
Finally, when Mona gets pregnant, the phase of mood swings, her reactions start and adding to these is Ramit's helpless phase which is mind blowing.
The pace of the book is good. This book actually is a page turner.!
So,
A well written book, a crisp narration and extremely funny.
October 6, 2018
" Koi Good News ? " I've been asked that so many many times; by Family, Friends and even Strangers ! Being Married for 5 years and no baby to show for it ?! Oh ! The dismay ! 😥
So when I came across the title in @sapna_book_house I simply had to pick it up.
I was laughing throughout; Coming from a big family, I sure related to the bheed(crowd) and the not pregnant struggle, with how much pressure the society puts on couples to get pregnant, and after, how the family is once you get pregnant.
Said from 2 perspectives .. it made for a fun happy read ... with a little insight into Marriage in a Indian society ... It was a hilarious, light read that left me happy at the end of the book. Looking forward to watching the Movie as there is a movie going to be based on the book ! 😍
So when I came across the title in @sapna_book_house I simply had to pick it up.
I was laughing throughout; Coming from a big family, I sure related to the bheed(crowd) and the not pregnant struggle, with how much pressure the society puts on couples to get pregnant, and after, how the family is once you get pregnant.
Said from 2 perspectives .. it made for a fun happy read ... with a little insight into Marriage in a Indian society ... It was a hilarious, light read that left me happy at the end of the book. Looking forward to watching the Movie as there is a movie going to be based on the book ! 😍
June 8, 2018
If you feel like reading a light, hilarious, easy going, and refreshing entertaining book, then Koi Good News is the answer.
Zarreen Khan manages to make you laugh, make you smile and make you wonder, well that’s what happened with me feeling!
This is one book every pregnant woman, or perhaps a pregnant couple, or a couple who have had a child recently should read. And trust me, they will identify 90 percent of the episodes with themselves.
Mona and Ramit, are a couple belonging to the big Punjabi family and its been 4 years since their marriage. They find every other person asking them time and again the age old question which every couple faces after their marriage, Koi Good News?
Mona and Ramit have been trying but the Good news keeps averting them. The pressure starts building on Mona and then one fine day, she does get pregnant. The story then revolves around her every week of pregnancy, the things she experiences, with her husband, her mom, her mom in law, her sister and her neighbour too.
The story is a laugh riot and the reader would identify himself or herself with one of the characters in the story for sure, most probably it would be Mona or Ramit. Every family would most probably have a similar mom or a mom in law and a person in the family would definitely resemble Shania, Mona’s sister in this case.
This book is one of a kind which even if you read it once, you will want to read it again a couple of times to relive the moments when you were undergoing a pregnancy experience.
All in all, the book is easy to read with no complicated vocabulary, and would be a perfect gift for someone who is expecting or has become a new mother or father.
The book is a keeper for sure!
Zarreen Khan manages to make you laugh, make you smile and make you wonder, well that’s what happened with me feeling!
This is one book every pregnant woman, or perhaps a pregnant couple, or a couple who have had a child recently should read. And trust me, they will identify 90 percent of the episodes with themselves.
Mona and Ramit, are a couple belonging to the big Punjabi family and its been 4 years since their marriage. They find every other person asking them time and again the age old question which every couple faces after their marriage, Koi Good News?
Mona and Ramit have been trying but the Good news keeps averting them. The pressure starts building on Mona and then one fine day, she does get pregnant. The story then revolves around her every week of pregnancy, the things she experiences, with her husband, her mom, her mom in law, her sister and her neighbour too.
The story is a laugh riot and the reader would identify himself or herself with one of the characters in the story for sure, most probably it would be Mona or Ramit. Every family would most probably have a similar mom or a mom in law and a person in the family would definitely resemble Shania, Mona’s sister in this case.
This book is one of a kind which even if you read it once, you will want to read it again a couple of times to relive the moments when you were undergoing a pregnancy experience.
All in all, the book is easy to read with no complicated vocabulary, and would be a perfect gift for someone who is expecting or has become a new mother or father.
The book is a keeper for sure!
May 28, 2018
Thanks to HarperCollins India for sending this book to me in exchange of an honest review.
Rating: 3.5 stars.
Things I liked about Koi Good News?:
- It made me laugh out loud. Mona and Ramit's voices were hilarious. Mona was realistic and funny, while Ramit's ridiculous PJs and obliviousness never failed to bring a smile. Even the last few pages made me laugh despite being entirely unrealistic.
- Very relatable. The over-the-top Indian family portrayed here is entirely realistic, in a way that nobody who isn't familiar with Indians will understand quite as well. There were multiple references to Indian customs and pop culture, starting from Sooraj Barjatiya to Ekta Kapoor to DJ Suketu, and even Bobby Deol, which ended up being the funniest jokes.
- Realistic. Koi Good News? does not hide even the dreary parts of a marriage and a pregnancy, and calls out the mostly well-meaning but ridiculous interactions in Indian families.
- It was fast-paced. Admittedly nothing ground-breaking happens plot-wise, but the book is super easy to read and proceeds really fast. I finished the book in one sitting, within a couple of hours.
Things I didn't like:
- I realise that this makes the book more realistic, but I wish there wasn't the constant mixing of Hindi and English in every other sentence. Some of the sentences were a little shaky grammar-wise; it makes the language more colloquial, but still bugged me.
- There was a big scope for the book to have a richer plot. Shania, Laila and Shashi could each be more developed characters instead of just being accessories. I can picture this plot working better as a movie (which it is soon supposed to be, according to the cover), but as a book it seems a little too breezy.
Overall:
Koi Good News? is necessarily targeted to an Indian audience, and it is great as light-hearted read. I feel like those in their late twenties and thirties would specifically enjoy this book more. I would definitely recommend it as an easy and hilarious book, worth picking up if that's what you're looking for.
Rating: 3.5 stars.
Things I liked about Koi Good News?:
- It made me laugh out loud. Mona and Ramit's voices were hilarious. Mona was realistic and funny, while Ramit's ridiculous PJs and obliviousness never failed to bring a smile. Even the last few pages made me laugh despite being entirely unrealistic.
- Very relatable. The over-the-top Indian family portrayed here is entirely realistic, in a way that nobody who isn't familiar with Indians will understand quite as well. There were multiple references to Indian customs and pop culture, starting from Sooraj Barjatiya to Ekta Kapoor to DJ Suketu, and even Bobby Deol, which ended up being the funniest jokes.
- Realistic. Koi Good News? does not hide even the dreary parts of a marriage and a pregnancy, and calls out the mostly well-meaning but ridiculous interactions in Indian families.
- It was fast-paced. Admittedly nothing ground-breaking happens plot-wise, but the book is super easy to read and proceeds really fast. I finished the book in one sitting, within a couple of hours.
Things I didn't like:
- I realise that this makes the book more realistic, but I wish there wasn't the constant mixing of Hindi and English in every other sentence. Some of the sentences were a little shaky grammar-wise; it makes the language more colloquial, but still bugged me.
- There was a big scope for the book to have a richer plot. Shania, Laila and Shashi could each be more developed characters instead of just being accessories. I can picture this plot working better as a movie (which it is soon supposed to be, according to the cover), but as a book it seems a little too breezy.
Overall:
Koi Good News? is necessarily targeted to an Indian audience, and it is great as light-hearted read. I feel like those in their late twenties and thirties would specifically enjoy this book more. I would definitely recommend it as an easy and hilarious book, worth picking up if that's what you're looking for.
May 13, 2019
So, when is the big day? Arre, it’s been so long, when will your little one come? Now it’s your turn, koi good news?
Living in India, all of us have heard these preposterous proverbs, directed towards married women without children. The book- Koi Good News is a prolonged version of these proverbs and how we as an Indian society are so messed up. It is beyond comprehension why we want women to only get married early and make babies? That’s not the end of their world, they too have the right to enjoy with their partner or be as ambitious as they want to be. In all honesty, to read this book you don’t need intellectual acuity or if you aim to attain some, there is no reason to pick this book. But, if at all you manage to come across the book, do certainly grab it because it will relieve your stress and bring a wicked smile on your face. The story is extremely relevant if you happen to be from Delhi or N.C.R. and can relate to the loud, obnoxious, pretentious and prevalent Punjabis. Do certainly read this book if you have gotten married recently or married for a good amount of time and planning to have a baby. It entails imperative information on pregnancy which will definitely help any husband from erratic panic attacks, or the imbecilic advice that every mother/mother- in-law gives who rely on Bollywood superstition, and the argument between a pregnant married couple that is pre-eminent and lets the wife win “I am giving you a baby, what have you done”? The story is weaved in a queer yet gripping manner with both fretting out their thoughts that becomes humorous with a vivid contrast. To sum it up- it’s a light and breezy read but an absolute no brainer.
https://curioushounds.com/2018/09/12/...
Living in India, all of us have heard these preposterous proverbs, directed towards married women without children. The book- Koi Good News is a prolonged version of these proverbs and how we as an Indian society are so messed up. It is beyond comprehension why we want women to only get married early and make babies? That’s not the end of their world, they too have the right to enjoy with their partner or be as ambitious as they want to be. In all honesty, to read this book you don’t need intellectual acuity or if you aim to attain some, there is no reason to pick this book. But, if at all you manage to come across the book, do certainly grab it because it will relieve your stress and bring a wicked smile on your face. The story is extremely relevant if you happen to be from Delhi or N.C.R. and can relate to the loud, obnoxious, pretentious and prevalent Punjabis. Do certainly read this book if you have gotten married recently or married for a good amount of time and planning to have a baby. It entails imperative information on pregnancy which will definitely help any husband from erratic panic attacks, or the imbecilic advice that every mother/mother- in-law gives who rely on Bollywood superstition, and the argument between a pregnant married couple that is pre-eminent and lets the wife win “I am giving you a baby, what have you done”? The story is weaved in a queer yet gripping manner with both fretting out their thoughts that becomes humorous with a vivid contrast. To sum it up- it’s a light and breezy read but an absolute no brainer.
https://curioushounds.com/2018/09/12/...
January 14, 2022
I love pretty book covers and well as they say don't judge a book by its book cover (atleast not always!)
Do I find the book cover gorgeous? Obviously!
Do I think that this is the best book content wise? Not really.
Well I wasn't expecting this book to have the best plot but the thing is I wanted it to atleast be a feel good funny book.
While I did probably smile or laugh at some instances but it was not like I was laughing at every other page you know.
I found some characters just so irritating and borderline problematic.
It is a story about Mona and Ramit and their pregancy journey. Alright I did know while reading it that it will probably have interfering relatives and all that jazz but I mean even the husband was irritating.
The husband to me just came accross as a stereotypical workaholic who is almost not at all helpful to Mona in this story although I think the author was maybe trying to portay him as a loving husband and I mean NO!
Ramit was just so spineless according to me especially since he rarely sets boundaries with his relatives and family . He rarely stands up for Mona in front of his family and the way he talks/thinks about Mona's weight in his pov it irritated me so much. I genuinely felt bad for Mona and how her privacy was invaded so many times.
Mostly the only reason why I am giving it even a 2 star is because the book cover is pretty and while it was above 300 pages it was still quick to read in the sense that it took me 2 days or something to complete it.
Do I find the book cover gorgeous? Obviously!
Do I think that this is the best book content wise? Not really.
Well I wasn't expecting this book to have the best plot but the thing is I wanted it to atleast be a feel good funny book.
While I did probably smile or laugh at some instances but it was not like I was laughing at every other page you know.
I found some characters just so irritating and borderline problematic.
It is a story about Mona and Ramit and their pregancy journey. Alright I did know while reading it that it will probably have interfering relatives and all that jazz but I mean even the husband was irritating.
The husband to me just came accross as a stereotypical workaholic who is almost not at all helpful to Mona in this story although I think the author was maybe trying to portay him as a loving husband and I mean NO!
Ramit was just so spineless according to me especially since he rarely sets boundaries with his relatives and family . He rarely stands up for Mona in front of his family and the way he talks/thinks about Mona's weight in his pov it irritated me so much. I genuinely felt bad for Mona and how her privacy was invaded so many times.
Mostly the only reason why I am giving it even a 2 star is because the book cover is pretty and while it was above 300 pages it was still quick to read in the sense that it took me 2 days or something to complete it.
January 7, 2019
Its just 5 Jan and I am done with my first book of the year.
it was such a refreshing read. Just couldn't keep the book down.
It was so funny which led to some unwanted stares in the metro due to me laughing hysterically.
I think Mona is my long lost twin..;);)
it was such a refreshing read. Just couldn't keep the book down.
It was so funny which led to some unwanted stares in the metro due to me laughing hysterically.
I think Mona is my long lost twin..;);)
December 27, 2022
I quite enjoyed this hilarious family drama around a pregnancy. I laughed out loud at a lot of witty remarks made by Mona. This is a good weekend read to lift up the moods after a tiresome week.
June 7, 2019
Started this book a day before eid and ended it in a day. This book caught my eye in the bookstore because it's a bright and shiny. Then I read the blurb and before I knew it, it was in my shopping cart.
This piece is witty, belonging to a desi family, reading this book was even funnier than I expected.
koi good news means "any good news?" which is a phrase you've been asked every now and then after one gets married. The phrase which asks you million personal questions - when wre you starting your family?
Mona got married to her college love Ramit who belongs to a punjabi family. Mona knew Ramit is the only child of his parents. What was hidden at the time of proposal is the Deol family, Ramit Deol's family.
The uncles and the anties and countless intervening cousins is what Mona was unprepared for. But now that she is one of them- she goes along until she realises the second biggest fact about the Deols- their highly competitive reproductory system! In the hurd of Deols, in comes Mona who has not been successful to become a mother in four years and now, all she hears at every occasion - Any good news?
And then, out of nowhere, when exoected it the least, she gets pregnant. This book is a fun filled ride of her pregnancy and the struggle of married in a huge punjabi family.
If anything else, I can only recommend this book. If you're lookimg for something witty, unique and cultural with a modern twist, pick this book up amd you will not be disappointed.
Another intriguing part was the delivery style. Every scenario os being delivered as a monolog from Mona and Ramot's perspective. I read throughout the day and couldn't help not breaking into laughter.
I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it.
PS: while I read it I was unaware that this book was soon going to be a motion picture but Now that I do, can't wait to watch it and know more about the cast.
ALL IN ALL A PERFECT 4/5🌟
This piece is witty, belonging to a desi family, reading this book was even funnier than I expected.
koi good news means "any good news?" which is a phrase you've been asked every now and then after one gets married. The phrase which asks you million personal questions - when wre you starting your family?
Mona got married to her college love Ramit who belongs to a punjabi family. Mona knew Ramit is the only child of his parents. What was hidden at the time of proposal is the Deol family, Ramit Deol's family.
The uncles and the anties and countless intervening cousins is what Mona was unprepared for. But now that she is one of them- she goes along until she realises the second biggest fact about the Deols- their highly competitive reproductory system! In the hurd of Deols, in comes Mona who has not been successful to become a mother in four years and now, all she hears at every occasion - Any good news?
And then, out of nowhere, when exoected it the least, she gets pregnant. This book is a fun filled ride of her pregnancy and the struggle of married in a huge punjabi family.
If anything else, I can only recommend this book. If you're lookimg for something witty, unique and cultural with a modern twist, pick this book up amd you will not be disappointed.
Another intriguing part was the delivery style. Every scenario os being delivered as a monolog from Mona and Ramot's perspective. I read throughout the day and couldn't help not breaking into laughter.
I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it.
PS: while I read it I was unaware that this book was soon going to be a motion picture but Now that I do, can't wait to watch it and know more about the cast.
ALL IN ALL A PERFECT 4/5🌟
May 24, 2020
So when I was reading reviews on goodreads all I see is people are raving about this book. They claim Its the funniest book ever.
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Okay from the title "Koi good news" you can understand this is about pregnancy. Story is very "aam" like almost every Indian can relate to this. Ramit and Mona are married for four years but still they are unable to produce a child. So naturally like every indian family especially in joint family couple has to face questions like "when is the good news?". Mother, mother in law, cousins, bua, chachi, neighbours everyone they meet ask the same questions. They couple have no privacy. Finally Mona gets pregnant and then starts another drama. Fight between mother and mother in law over naming the children, what should mona do, what should she eat, etc etc. And the rest of the story resolves around it. Mona's insecurities about gaining weights, increasing the size of boobs, not fitting in sexy clothes, getting jealous of other couple's sex life due to her pregnancy--the author has touched every type of mood swings of pregnant women.
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The plot is quite funny. Some of the dialogues are crazy. But no i didn't die laughing like others. It seems like a dharma production typical comedy kind of script. Soon this is going be a major motion picture. Here nobody is my favourite character. I hated Ramit's character. Like he was some clueless husband who doesn't even care about his pregnant wife, nowhere he seemed supportive or happy that he is gonna be a father soon. I was wondering why Mona married him at the first place. All he knows is work.
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Its a very light read. You can easily finish this book with 2-3 seatings. Admit it we don't always like intense read. So it could be a great option between your serious reads. If you're on flight (though don't know when this lockdown phase will be over) you can pick this up. My rate is
⭐⭐.5/5
🤰🤰
Okay from the title "Koi good news" you can understand this is about pregnancy. Story is very "aam" like almost every Indian can relate to this. Ramit and Mona are married for four years but still they are unable to produce a child. So naturally like every indian family especially in joint family couple has to face questions like "when is the good news?". Mother, mother in law, cousins, bua, chachi, neighbours everyone they meet ask the same questions. They couple have no privacy. Finally Mona gets pregnant and then starts another drama. Fight between mother and mother in law over naming the children, what should mona do, what should she eat, etc etc. And the rest of the story resolves around it. Mona's insecurities about gaining weights, increasing the size of boobs, not fitting in sexy clothes, getting jealous of other couple's sex life due to her pregnancy--the author has touched every type of mood swings of pregnant women.
🤰🤰
The plot is quite funny. Some of the dialogues are crazy. But no i didn't die laughing like others. It seems like a dharma production typical comedy kind of script. Soon this is going be a major motion picture. Here nobody is my favourite character. I hated Ramit's character. Like he was some clueless husband who doesn't even care about his pregnant wife, nowhere he seemed supportive or happy that he is gonna be a father soon. I was wondering why Mona married him at the first place. All he knows is work.
🤰🤰
Its a very light read. You can easily finish this book with 2-3 seatings. Admit it we don't always like intense read. So it could be a great option between your serious reads. If you're on flight (though don't know when this lockdown phase will be over) you can pick this up. My rate is
⭐⭐.5/5
January 9, 2021
I had picked up this book more than a year and a half back but never got down to reading it somehow.
But I eventually picked it up and all I can say is that it’s a mildly entertaining weekend read.
The book will remind you of the movie ‘Good News’, which, I believe, is loosely based on the book (since the front cover proudly boasts of it being made into a motion picture soon; this book was published in 2017). The plot, however is completely different.
Funny - even hilarious - in places, I have to say that the book is definitely relatable if you are a punjabi, or have been pregnant, or are trying to get pregnant in our very nosy society, or have delayed your pregnancy for a couple of years after being married.
Everyone has an opinion, everyone offers a solution.
Personally, I wasn’t a great fan of the narrative style. The author tries VERY hard to write like Anuja Chauhan but sadly, lacks that edge of capturing the nuance that Chauhan excels in.
Even while reading the book, I could picture exaggerated scenes being played out. There have been some definite exaggerations and stereotyped judgements regarding punjabis, if I may take the liberty of saying so.
The pregnancy part - experiences, feelings, husband’s reactions - seem relatable in parts but mostly exaggerated, and in places rude and sexist. I sure as hell hope these were not my husband’s feelings while I was expecting my little ones.
But despite all these, I would still recommend this book to any one who wants a light-hearted read. As for me, while I had fun reading the book, it is at best a one time read for me... much like how the movie was.
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