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De Ring (2010)

by Kavita Daswani(Favorite Author)

3.22 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Pimento

review 1: Shalini's father has a great business opportunity that takes her family to Los Angeles. Shalini isn't thrilled about moving away from her large extended family in Bangalore, but her sister Sangita is thrilled. Her mother, on the other hand, is very upset. Shalini tries her best to fit in to high school life, but learning a new way of dressing and acting is difficult, especially when some of her classmates make fun of her. Even more difficult is being away from her finance, Vikram. Even though their marriage was arranged when Shalini was three, she has always adored Vikram, and Skyping is just not the same as seeing him in person. When she meets Toby and is attracted to him, she's very confused. Her friendship with Renuka, who was born in the US, helps a lot, especially whe... moren Shalini's mother becomes clinically depressed and requires medical attention. When Vikram comes to the US to visit, Shalini begins to realize that even though she is still not completely acculturated to the ways of the US, she is no longer the girl she was in Bangalore, either.Strengths: This was a fascinating look at an immigrant experience and its impact on the personal identity of a teenager. Even better, it has a great romance story, which will encourage girls to pick it up. The idea that Shalini is engaged at such a young age and okay with it is fascinating. I also liked that fitting in was much easier for her younger sister. Definitely purchasing this one.Weaknesses: The cover is a bit odd. Could have been so much better. Other than that, this was pitch perfect for me.
review 2: This is story of a girl from India, named Shalini is engaged to a boy 3 years older than her since she was 3 and really loves him. But because of her father's job, she had to leave him and move to the states. At first she didn't feel too comfortable, but later, she started to have a crush on someone else, a feeling and emotion she has never had before.I gave this book only 3 stars because I think that this book is not too bad, the plot is a bit too normal and simple in which is was not that exciting and fun, but what is really good about this book is that it is really meaningful, and can teach people lessons. In this book, I think the theme is for people more mature than others it is because it is talking about relationships and love between 2 people. This book is a great read through to chill with! less

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