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Love Marriage

Don't miss this heart-warming, funny and bestselling book club pick about what love really means
By Monica Ali
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Love Marriage by Monica Ali explores the complex dynamics of two families brought together by an engagement. It dives into themes of culture, identity, and the generational clash, all set against the backdrop of contemporary Britain. The story intertwines personal revelations and societal issues, making for a compelling and thought-provoking read.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in complex family dynamics, cultural clashes, and the exploration of love and marriage in modern society. Monica Ali's storytelling offers rich, multi-layered characters and thought-provoking themes that are both engaging and emotionally resonant.

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The instant Sunday Times bestseller about how we live and love today in the UK - from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Brick Lane

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK
AS HEARD ON RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME, READ BY MEERA SYAL
A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES, DAILY MAIL, RED MAGAZINE, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

'Absolutely terrific' JENNY COLGAN

'An utterly unputdownable exploration of modern love' STYLIST

'Gloriously readable, acute, funny and sympathetic' DAILY MAIL

TWO CULTURES. TWO FAMILIES. TWO PEOPLE.

Yasmin Ghorami has a lot to be grateful for: a loving family, a fledgling career in medicine, and a charming, handsome fiancΓ©, fellow doctor Joe Sangster. But as the wedding day draws closer and Yasmin's parents get to know Joe's firebrand feminist mother, both families must confront the unravelling of long-held secrets, lies and betrayals.

As Yasmin dismantles her own assumptions about the people she holds most dear, she's also forced to ask herself what she really wants in a relationship and what a 'love marriage' actually means.

'A glorious tapestry of modern British family life' METRO

'A joy' NAOISE DOLAN

'I defy you to put this book down' ADAM KAY

'A surefire hit' OBSERVER

'Wildly entertaining ... a bold and generous book' FINANCIAL TIMES

'Big-hearted, wry and tender' HARPER'S BAZAAR

'As engrossing and enjoyable as Brick Lane' SUNDAY TIMES

'Rich, sensitive and gloriously entertaining' TASH AW, TLS

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Love Marriage by Monica Ali has been praised for being richly entertaining and deeply touching. Reviewers highlight its acute examination of race, class, and identity in British society, along with its beautifully rounded characters. The novel is noted for its wit, warmth, and perceptive exploration of family dynamics, with compelling storytelling that makes it hard to put down. Many find it a worthy follow-up to Brick Lane, combining humour, empathy, and a sharp satirical eye.

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ISBN: 9780349015507

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 406g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Monica Ali is a bestselling writer whose work has been translated into 26 languages. She is the author of five books: Brick Lane, Alentejo Blue, In the Kitchen, Untold Story and Love Marriage. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, in 2003 she was named as one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists. She has been nominated for, amongst others, the Booker Prize, the George Orwell Prize, the Commonwealth Writers' Prize and in the U.S. has been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. She lives in London.

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