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Title: Born Confused (BCCB BLUE RIBBON FICTION BOOKS (AWARDS)) by Tanuja Desai Hidier, Tanuja Desai Hidier ISBN: 0-439-35762-4 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.36 (47 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Lovely!
Comment: When I saw this at my school library was ecstatic, jumping in the aisles that there was a book about the Indian American Teenage Life written by an Indian American herself. Although the novel is 400 pages, I was done within two days because I just couldn't put it down. The story is common, about a girl trying to find out who she is, but the way it is told, is what makes this a fantastic novel. It has humor,sadness, love, and if you're an Indian American Teenage girl you can definitely relate to the character. Her parents are a riot and her best friend sort of reminds you of your own. A good Read!
Rating: 4
Summary: much more than culture barrier issues
Comment: When I first glanced at the summary of this amazing book, I thought that it was going to be another sappy teen romance with a twist of culture talk. A few short pages into the book, I was both surprised and hooked. The book focuses on the story of Dimple Lala, American born but with deep Indian roots. Her best friend is the "Marilyn Monroe for this generation" and each has something that the other finds irresistable. When Dimple's parents decide to find her a suitable Indian boy, it all goes downhill- not only is the boy suitable for Dimple, but her best friend sets her sights on him also. What is surprising about the book is that it is more about Dimple realizing that it is wonderful for her to be photo-taking self, expressing herself through her insightful photography. The story is as much about cross gender issues, cross-generational issues, how to deal with family and friends that seem both to close and to far away. It also exposes the insatiable american craving for the cultural traditions of other countries. While some parents might find certain elements unattractive, its difficult issues are presented with care and truth. I certainly would encourage both those who have difficulty fitting in, whatever culture they may hail from, as well as those who seem to find their place so easily because it truly is a book for everyone.
Rating: 4
Summary: Sort of confusing, but otherwise a good book.
Comment: I am 12 and in the 7th grade, this book was confusing in various parts that involved Dimple's metaphorical perception of her life. However, the book got increasingly better as it progressed. I thought Gwyn was a bit of a snob and a bad influence on Dimple, and Karsh turned out to be quite a character. All in all, Born Confused was a very interesting book to read.
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Title: For Matrimonial Purposes by Kavita Daswani ISBN: 0399150706 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: 19 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: The Mango Season by AMULYA MALLADI ISBN: 0345450302 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 03 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: A Breath of Fresh Air by Amulya Malladi ISBN: 0345450299 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 03 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Salt and Saffron by Kamila Shamsie ISBN: 158234261X Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Pub. Date: 15 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Darjeeling: A Novel by Bharti Kirchner ISBN: 0312316062 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 16 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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