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"The Marriage Bureau for Rich People"

By: Farahad Zama

2009; 304 pages

Rating: 3.5

Honestly, had I seen "The Marriage Bureau for Rich People" by: Farahad Zama sitting on a self waiting to be picked up and read, I probably wouldn't have. But since I'd received it as an advanced reader's copy (way back in spring 2009 - which is also when I read it...oops), I knew that I needed to give it a go.

Here's the thing. Two of the main characters are always referred to in titles. We never learned their first names. I find it rather difficult to associate / relate to a character whose name I don't even know.

Not only did Mr. and Mrs. never share their names, but their story was totally predictable.

The reason that I rated "The Marriage Bureau for Rich People" by: Farahad Zama so high was because it took place in India, and I love learning about different cultures. I definitely feel as if I learned something about the marriage rituals in India from reading this.