Informazioni generali

Data di nascita: 1974
Sesso: female
Nazionalità: Pakistan (birth)
UK (passport)
Luogo di nascita: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Luogo di residenza: Lahore, Pakistan
London, England, UK
France
Istruzione: Oxford University (New College|Politics Philosophy and Economics)
Attività lavorative: accountant
advertising
creative writing lecturer
novelist
doctor
Agente: Ayesha Karim (Aitken Alexander Associates)

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Bitter Sweets di Roopa Farooki

The writing is okay, but a little too simple for my current mood. I liked the premise (a girl born to parents in an arranged marriage that was "arranged" with deceit and how lies become effortless) more than I liked the way it played out. Too many generations, and I never cared about any of the characters. 2.5 stars.

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ljohns | 50 altre recensioni | Jun 15, 2020 |

Corner Shop di Roopa Farooki

The owner of the corner shop of the title is one Zaki Khalil. He is disappointed in his life and not interested in his business. He has been a widow for most of his 60 odd years. his passion is gambling, his grandson Lucky and his son Jinan's wife, Delphine. He and Delphine, 20 years prior had had an intense passionate relationship. She had broken it off when she realised Zaki would not provide the secure future she craved. A few years later she meets his son Jinan again, now a young lawyer. Jinan vows undying love and they marry, their son Lucky is soon born.
The story moves back and forth between the two relationships. Delphine is no longer happy with Jinan and her eyes drift towards her previous lover, her father-in-law. Meanwhile Lucky pursues his dream of playing football for England.
I struggled to like these characters and their behaviour towards each other. Not as engaging as I thought it would be.… (altro)

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HelenBaker | 6 altre recensioni | Nov 1, 2019 |

The Flying Man di Roopa Farooki

Roopa Farooki's book is a great read. I admit that I had pre conceived notions about the book that let me down.
However, I am glad I stuck with it, for it ended up being a cracking read.

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ashkrishwrites | 3 altre recensioni | Aug 29, 2018 |

The Flying Man di Roopa Farooki

I really enjoyed Roopa Farooki's last novel, The Way Things Look to Me, so I have been looking forward to this one. And it did not disappoint. I thought this was a very well-crafted character study and a master class in how a novelist can make a thoroughly unlikable protagonist sympathetic. This is a deceptively simple book; there is a lot going on beneath the surface and it must have been incredibly difficult to pull off. One of my favorites on the Orange longlist this year.

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GaylaBassham | 3 altre recensioni | May 27, 2018 |

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