Bitter Sweets Audiobook (Unabridged)

" An easy to read family saga! Not quite what I was expecting so a little disappointed which does not reflect on the author. I felt the book was well written and easy to read, especially if you are looking for a holiday/ beach type book but certainly not a satisfying read beyond those expectations. "

" Another one where the ending just wrapped up too neatly. "

" I randomly picked this book up at the library because I liked the cover (cheesy, I know). I thought it was pretty good, especially for a first novel. I enjoyed the pace of the story and the twists at the end...it was a light and fun summer read with a good ending. "

" This was pretty good and not at all what I expected. Rather than being an immigrant story, this is more a universal tale about families and lies. Quite enjoyable and a quick read too. "

" oh man. a soap opera in a book. it was so predictable and the storylines were so twisted and crazy. "

" This was a decent piece of chick litt. Fast paced, could finish the 350+ pages in a couple of sittings. It is a story of love, lies and drama. A fun way to kill time and nothing notable otherwise. "

" Really enjoyed this, pure escapism. A believable story about love and how it changes, about families and how they interact and well worth the E2.50 i paid in the charity shop :) "

" Epic saga of a Bangladeshi family, with love, deceit, betrayal and even some quasi-incest. What could be better? I don't find it to be a beautifully written novel, but it does keep my interest and does give some interesting cultural insights. "

" This is an interesting story about how lies can entangle us. The characters are not all that likeable, but I still found myself caring about them and wondering what would happen next. "

" I really enjoyed this book - the characters are very realistic, the story is engaging - I read it in a day! "

" I loved this and read it all in one day - compelling and a page turner. Interesting story about the mix that is one family from Pakistan/Bangladesh/London. Comic and touching. A great new author and I look forward to more from her. "

" She has become one of my fav authors after this book. Its a wonderful story about three generations of a family and how the past entwines with the future and life comes a full circle. Very real and extremely enjoyable. "

" indeed Bitter Sweets..dealing with lies and guilt is something that could haunt someone throughout their lives..lies are dangerous.. "

" interesting for first few chapters..gets boring towards the end. book about lives built on lies. "

" Interesting take on the loss of love and the complexity of family relationships and how lies can seep into every part of your existence if you let them. The ending was a little trite and too easy but overall, I really enjoyed this novel. "

" This started out great but got a little mundane. The coincidences and incidents of deceit and lies got a little ridiculous after a while. I like Farooki's writing style and loved her characters though. "

" Cute, well written book with a pat ending... "

" A fun light story. Some might even say a little soap opera-ish... "

" I love desi books. "

" This book was pretty mediocre. The author really hits you over the head with the theme of lying, and the end was just too tidy. But it moved along at a fairly brisk pace. My advance copy says it compares to Zadie Smith, Arundhati Roy, and Monica Ali. I beg to differ. "

" Liked this book a lot. "

" Very dissapointed in this book. I felt I could write a better story line! "

" Interesting story line but not the best written book that I've read. "

" This was an interesting story, and the setting in Tooting made me imagine people talking with those accents. The characters of this novel have many secrets, and there are many twists and turns. I thought it turned out pretty well, and I liked that it was not formulaic. "

" A more interesting story than I first expected...reminiscent of "The Namesake" in it's multi-generational story. I think my real problem is that every character seems flawed and unlikeable, so the whole book is a struggle to get behind anyone. "

" I enjoyed this one but not near as much as her others. In her later books you can almost see her talents blossom in front of your eyes. "

" Really enjoyed this, pure escapism. A believable story about love and how it changes, about families and how they interact and well worth the E2.50 i paid in the charity shop :) "

" Oh, the tangled webs we weave! This is an engaging story about the lies told throughout a family's history and how they eventually affect the lives of its members. A great multicultural book set mostly in London. "

" kind of just an odd chain of events in one families lives that really seems unbelievable to happen. Bad choices lead to bad consequences. "

" This was a decent piece of chick litt. Fast paced, could finish the 350+ pages in a couple of sittings. It is a story of love, lies and drama. A fun way to kill time and nothing notable otherwise. "

" Picked this up at a dollar store. It was worth it. "

" this was a good book, but a little far fetched and the theme of the book really hits you over the head. "

" I was surprised that I didn't love this book more, but maybe I consumed in comparing it to my South Asian favorites! It is an easy read! "

" This is a really fun book, and I'd reccomended it without reservation to someone looking for something to read on the beach that is also smart and engaging. That said, whoever compared Roopa Farooki to Zadie Smith needs to have their head examined. "