Kismet: A Desi Rhapsody in London, by Shaheen Darr
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Kismet, A Desi Rhapsody in London is the story of Azra Majid who leaves Pakistan at the age of 14 to settle with relatives in Southall, during the 1970’s. This was when Britain saw an influx of many foreigners. Some came of their own free will while others left their homes because of dictatorial regimes that expelled them with only the clothes on their backs. Located in the West of London, the suburban district of Southall welcomed the newcomers earning the title of little India. It became home to many South Asian communities that included Indians, Pakistanis, Sikhs and Bangladeshis. Join Azra and her relatives, friends, and co-workers as they struggle with misunderstandings, secrets, forbidden and forgotten love. What has their kismet got in store for each one of them. Discover the answers to these intriguing questions and much more in this debut novel by Shaheen Darr.
Kismet: A Desi Rhapsody in London, by Shaheen Darr- Amazon Sales Rank: #3546805 in Books
- Published on: 2015-11-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .69" w x 6.00" l, .64 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 306 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Rich, powerful, subtle By Blake Malone A sensational read with not an ounce of sensationalism. That’s my overall take on this multidimensional tale of life in Southall, London. Most stories quite rightly use something for shock value – romance, action, intrigue, horror…. Within this book there are no less than half a dozen incidents/circumstances that could be expounded and sensationalised, but they are not. Their masterly subtle telling is what gives this tale such depth and dimension – there for us to wonder and imagine as we experience the real lives of these humble, ordinary people…. This was a cultural journey for me. I’m sure readers from within will enjoy the familiar surrounds. I found the experience enlightening – also interesting in the way love finds a way, even if the original union has been arranged…. To me this novel reads as understated. It’s impressive the way the author leaves the conclusions to us – the way she gives us just enough to inspire contemplation. It reads as absolutely real and true to life, and, as such, fascinating!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An excellent tale of love, loss, and acceptance. By Avalon68 I saw this book listed somewhere and the premise sounded pretty good. I'll admit that I'm normally not a reader of these sorts of stories, but there was something about this one that seems interesting. I did have to step outside of my fantasy comfort zone to jump into a modern day world that is filled with lots of known things. We all have family, and I would imagine that most of us understand the complexities of family life. This story takes place in modern day Britain in an area called Southall and follows the life of two families and their interactions between each other and the world outside of their home Pakistan. I'll also admit that I don't know much about Pakistani life and only a little of it's culture so there was a lot that was foreign to me. What really hit me was that even though I don't know much about their culture, their problems are the same. That's what makes the story so familiar.In the beginning we follow Azra as she enters the U.K. for the first time to stay with her uncle after her mother dies and the struggles she has in this new land with a vastly different culture that the one she's use to. In a lot of was, I feel like she's the character that keeps us grounded to their struggle and their perspective as I feel like she balances the two cultures in a way that sets her apart from the other characters in the story. Along the way we meet the Mirza family. Abdul Mirza runs a clothing shop named Mina Fashions and his family is well known in the area of Southall. The interactions between both families is interesting and what kept me reading. I don't want to spoil the story, so I'll just say that there are lots of nice points that flesh out the characters including the surrounding mystery behind Azra's estranged husband, Abdul's son's love of Azra's daughter, and the thought process that goes into arranging a marriage.In closing, I'll salute Shaheen Darr for crafting a great story that is equally sad, happy, and thought provoking. If you have a love for stories that focus on love of life and the drama of finding our way in the world, then you'll enjoy reading Kismet.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A book that will follow you By Eleemosynary This novel follows the fates of the members of two Pakistani immigrant families in the United Kingdom. As an anglophile who married into an Indian family who emigrated to the U.S. before my husband was born, I was interested as soon as I saw the lovely cover. The deft treatment of the cultural conflicts between immigrant parents and children, as well as the tension between assimilation and cultural preservation, was both realistic and emotionally effective. I also enjoyed the way she structured the novel, allowing us to see the events from various points of view.The narratives are quite touching, exploring such themes as romance, betrayal, heartbreak, depression, tragedy, remorse, redemption, and, of course, kismet. The idea of fate is a fascinating one to me, one that sometimes allows people to make sense of the events of their lives, and one that carries through all the storylines.Kismet is a lovely book, one I highly recommend for its skillful writing, lyrical descriptions, emotional impact, and charming characters. It is a book that will follow you out the door, like the smell of your mother’s house.
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