Monday 5 April, 2010

Almost Single - Nothing great

These days, i am very fascinated with chick-lits. Light, breezy and quick to read, they are meant to be witty without trying too hard. Sadly, this one's trying too hard.

It is the story of a 29 year old, single (obviously) working woman called Aisha. She lives in Delhi and has all the traits of a Delhiite. Sorry, if i sound a little opinionated but every region has its peculiarities. And this one exemplifies Delhi perfectly. First put-off. Personal opinion but to be fair, the central character has nothing that endears or enrages the reader.

Second put-off - she works in a hotel, 5-star though, as a house-keeping staff. There is nothing wrong with it but, c'mon it would have been a better setting if she would be doing a slightly non-monotonous job. Just because the writer wanted to create a sensational first meeting for the lead pair, this profession has been chosen, it seems.

Then onwards, the character's insecurities, needs, desires, fears and blah blah are all very predictable. As for the characters - they are all mediocre too. Yes, they are supposed to be your everyday characters but these guys have no uniqueness in them. You don't feel for anyone, you don't remember anyone as soon as you flip the page.

As a 28-year old single working woman, i had thought i would relate to it at some level. But no, this one is adamant on being soul-less.

The writing is not great either. At the very least, i expected an interesting style of writing, but disappointment meets you yet again.

If this is the first-of-its-kind for you, then it may keep you hooked. Otherwise, it is just about passable.

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