Bitter Sweets - Hardcover

Farooki, Roopa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312360525 ISBN 13: 9780312360528

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 2007

Synopsis

A multi-generational work follows the machinations of a Bangladeshi-Pakistani family whose penchant for lie-telling shapes the destinies of every member, from precocious Henna, who machinates a sumptuous marriage to a wealthy romantic, to her daughter Shona, who struggles to come to terms with the superficial ties binding her loved ones. A first novel. 50,000 first printing.

About this title

Review:

'A funny and moving debut' -- Bella

'A funny and moving debut.' -- Bella

'A major fiction debut' -- Publishing News

'An enjoyable and easy-read novel.' -- In the Know

'By turns witty, thought-provoking, sad and uplifting.' -- Sunday Telegraph

'Combining the cultural heritage of Monica Ali's 'Brick Lane' with
the intimate humour of family ife in Roddy Doyle's novels.' -- Easy Living

'Farooki's fluid style and well-realised protagonists make this a
light and amusing read.' -- Metro

'Has the right blend of laughter and tears, a Brit-Asian crossover
worth putting your feet up for.' -- She

'This is a brilliant first novel; perceptive, colourful and a joy
to read.'
-- Lovereading.com

'explores complex and sensitive issues of ethnic difference, the
values of family and attitudes to relationships...enlightening and tender' -- Easy Living

From the Publisher:

Shortlisted for The Orange Award for New Writers 2007

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0312360525
• ISBN 13: 9780312360528
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352