For Matrimonial Purposes - Book review

A novel which was recommended to me by my Prof. It took some time for me to finish reading 'For Matrimonial Purposes'. It started off with a dull phase with the character of Anju in a wedding reception. Then the story becomes fast paced with entry of Puran, the man from Madrid, and other prospective bridegrooms. The story ends with Anju wedded to Rohan. The book calls for an effortless reading. It is well-structured and the theme of matrimony is handled well. I would not be surprised if there is a movie version based on this book.
The book cover is done in a very elegant manner and the catch line – Would you let your mother choose your husband? is an interesting one and will get some readers hooked on to the book.
I enjoyed the special episode which Anju had with Jeff. I strongly feel that the author has spent some extra time creating the encounters between them, because it has got a special touch.

The book is another instance of the so called cross-cultural writing. An Indian looking with a sense of awe at the cauldron of Indianism from America. Maybe it is not as funny as the Inscrutable American but it is a good attempt. It will inspire all those people who want to write a line or two based on their cross-cultural experience.