Almost Single: A Novel

· Sold by Bantam
3.8
9 reviews
Ebook
288
Pages
Eligible

About this ebook

In a city where old is meeting new, daughters are surprising mothers, and love is breaking all the rules, this heartfelt and wickedly funny cross-cultural debut novel introduces a smart, irreverent young woman searching for independence and matrimony in a culture bound by tradition.

Between elegant soirees and the occasional mortifying mishap, Aisha Bhatia’s job as guest relations manager at New Delhi’s five-star Grand Orchid Hotel is intermittently fabulous—she certainly knows her wines and cheeses. But despite a life filled with good friends and first-class travel accommodations, the fact is that not many twenty-nine-year-old women in India are single—as Aisha’s mother never fails to remind her. Somewhere a clock is ticking, though as far as Aisha is concerned, it can be cheerfully drowned out by laughter over a champagne brunch. Yet when the handsomely chiseled Karan Verma arrives from New York, Aisha experiences an unexpected attitude adjustment. Karan is everything she’s ever wanted…that is, if she actually knew what she wanted. Is it possible that she’s about to find out?

Savvy, sexy, and unforgettable, Almost Single tackles the loving, exasperating tug-of-war between mothers and daughters, traditional customs and contemporary romance—and what happens when a modern Indian woman is caught in the middle.

Ratings and reviews

3.8
9 reviews
A Google user
April 14, 2010
The books is 'fine'. There is a whole lot of Deja-Vu from Sex and the City (complete conversation and situation references) and Bridget jones (including the 'im plump' issue). There are a few home truths though, and thats what will keep you going. The references that can only come from an Indian woman in her late 20s living in Delhi. THe society aunty's, the maternal worry, the frnd circle which is similar, yet struggling at different stages of personal life development. And the sleazy men of 40-odd age. Personally, though I found the book a little cliched and not the best of Indian chick-lit, it was an entertaining read. Maybe I will not read it a second time, but yes, its worth a one-time read.
Did you find this helpful?
A Google user
September 23, 2010
Bridget Jones or not, the book makes an good read. Advaita brought a common story of almost every single women living in cities. A reality mixed with humor.
Did you find this helpful?
A Google user
Finally there are authors who can connect to our generation. Making it easy for us to explain few difficult stuff.
Did you find this helpful?

About the author

Advaita Kala may be best described as rebellious (a result of three years spent at Welham’s), confused (after four years of a liberal arts education at Berry College, Georgia, USA), and multifaceted (having held jobs that range from being a librarian to a teppanyaki chef). After calling three countries and numerous cities home, she has finally dropped anchor in New Delhi. She enjoys music, sailing, reading and is devoted to her St. Bernard. This is her first novel.

Rate this ebook

Tell us what you think.

Reading information

Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.