For Matrimonial Purposes by Kavita Daswani

This book follows the traditional now almost cliched view of the traditional marriage system in India where parents arrange marriages between their children.

First and foremost, the novel is NOT that well written. It is a good attempt; but a bit stunted. The ending comes on too fast; you feel you hardly know the character developed and Anju's life in New York at times appears sad ... in fact in the beginning they dwell on this aspect as well, saying that the life she is leading is superficial and empty.

In fact Jhumpa Lahiri's writing has more depth. This book was actually just what the cover promised - a good beach read.

Unfortunately I have read it in Delhi while sitting on bed with fever.... on a sunny afternoon just after the monsoons have hit....

I wish I were on a beach in the Caribbean... or even in Goa....