Author : Smita Shetty
Publisher : Frog Books
ISBN : 978-93-81836-29-3
Number of Pages : 146
Price [INR] : 125
Genre: Romance/Chicklit
Synopsis : To some Natasha has it all – living the life of an affluent NRI, wife of a psychologist and mother to a cheeky 11 year old. However, behind closed doors, cracks are beginning to appear.
Although, her husband seems content with their life, Natasha yearns for romance, passion and excitement. Ironically, the psychologist husband fails to read between the lines and Natasha is left to her own devices to deal with her unresolved emotions.
An unexpected call from India takes her through a journey of self-discovery. Her one-man-woman status of many years has failed to equip her with vital tools to deal with the unanticipated surge of attention from Steve, her work colleague and Veer, her ‘blast from the past’.
How Natasha masters the finer points of courtship, flirtation and seduction and makes decisions about her life ahead, is the crux of Untruly Yours.
Review : I picked this book yesterday and finished reading it at one go. That’s simply because it is racy and pacy and absolutely hilarious. Also that it is a short story with 146 pages, helps to finish it fast as well.
I loved the humor in the book which gave me a lot of laugh out loud moments.
The book is about contemporary Indian society, so it talks about…
Facebook and it being full of narcissistic losers uploading flattering holiday and social pictures of themselves.
For the young urban city mothers, elaborate saris or salwar kameez and even more elaborate dotted foreheads have been replaced with tight jeans and tighter T-shirts.
Kitty parties : These all women group parties have upped their game in certain aspects, but the content and dress codes have remained the same.
Live in relationships is a progressive concept for Indian couples to discover the degree of their compatibility and experiment with fun and adventure before they settle down to a more domesticated arrangement.
… which is all very believable and one can relate to it.
The story progresses at a smooth pace for the first 100 odd pages with loads of funny and fun incidents. But when it’s climax time, the story is quickly wrapped up. Wish a bit more was shared about…
…her decision making process of choosing between the 2 options
…her emotional turmoil and the clarity later
…the re-union get-together which was planned but there’s no mention about whether it happened or not!
…the partnership of Rakesh and Tina…
But despite all this the book holds your interest till the very end and it sure is a delightful read.
Pick it up and to enjoy some many hilarious, romantic moments shared in Untruly Yours.
Rating : 4/5
44 Responses
I’ve not read this book but from your review, it sounds interesting. Thanks for posting this book review.
Hilarious is the word for this one!! Go for it, Swapna! 🙂
The book sounds like fun 🙂 I have so many books pending. Just not getting enough time to read..
Oh yes,finding time to read is a big challenge when there are so many things to do in a day! 😛
sounds ok to me
Hmmm… its romantic chicklit, you don’t like such books?? 🙂
no I am not a romantic person.. 🙂
Hmm another chik-lit?
Yess 🙂
hmmm….looks like an interesting chick lit !!
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It is, Sushmita!! Read it whenever you can!! 🙂
Thanks Shilpa! Glad you enjoyed it!
The pleasure is all mine, Smita! Had a wonderful time reading this book of yours!! 🙂
can’t wait to pick it up. Have’nt heard of her before. FB aptly described.
This is Smita’s debut novel and launched recently! There are a lot of things in the book, which make you nod your head in affirmative! 🙂
OMG, one more book to add to my list, and I have no time. I love the title :), and your review is balanced as always.
LOL 😀 But this one is a short story with just 146 pages!! An hour or so of travel or free time, you’ll finish it!
Thanks, glad you liked it, Rachna 🙂
The review was a racy one Shipa, enticing the reader to read this one:)
Thanks Mr. Bhatia 🙂
“Facebook and it being full of narcissistic losers uploading flattering holiday and social pictures of themselves” – I loved this. Does it say as much in the book or is it your addition? 🙂
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LOL 😀 These are THE words of the author only, though I agree to it!! 😀
A great book to read during journeys – short and sweet! Is this the author’s first book?
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Yes to both! 🙂
I went for a book launch yesterday. A friend has written a fiction story. Way too many Indian authors are writing these days.
This one sounds like a good read. Plane mein padhne jaisi types. Will pick it up.
Which book launch was that!!?
Yes, too many new writers are coming up, which is good… more people are exploring their talents and realizing their potential!!
Yes, UY is a light fun read!
I have got so much reading to do..cant wait to get my hands on this book…
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You must check it out!! 🙂
sounds fun shilpa !
Yes, it is, Priya!! It sure has some great humorous moments! 🙂
Interesting review! Seems the humor part works well in the book.
Yes, Jeevan, this book is very high on humor! 🙂
i love romantic chiclits….seems to be an interesting one.
Go for it!! :))
Absolutely!
Somehow I cant convince myself to read chick lits !!!
Oh, is it?? Why??
This is the first one of Chick lit I read… definitely a good light read. Very well reviewed Shilpa.
Oh cool! 🙂
Thanks, Indrani 🙂
Indrani, Shilpa…thank you for your kind comments!
:))
Great review…not the kind of book I would have picked up,but thanks to your review, I will!
Thanks and believe me, you will enjoy it!! 🙂
Varsha, look forward to your analysis! Shilpa, thank you yet again!
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