How (Not) to Have an Arranged Marriage
A funny, heart-warming unputdownable novel about love and family
by Amir Khan
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Pub Date Sep 07 2023 | Archive Date Jan 08 2024
Pan Macmillan | Macmillan
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Description
From Dr Amir Khan, How (Not) To Have an Arranged Marriage is a timely, heartfelt novel which looks at all aspects of modern arranged marriages.
'Full of the compassion, humanity and mischievous sense of fun you would expect from Dr Amir. This is a complete delight from a born storyteller' - Lorraine Kelly
He’s the perfect catch (according to his mother).
Yousef is the golden child to his strict Pakistani parents, overshadowing his younger sister, Rehana. As he finishes his medical degree in London, Yousef’s life appears to be mapped out for him: become a doctor, marry a suitable girl of his parents’ choosing and, above all, make his family proud. Then Yousef meets Jess.
A fellow medical student, Jess presents a complication to the plan. Suddenly, Yousef finds himself torn between two worlds – his whirlwind romance and his traditional family – keeping each a secret from the other.
Then, as graduation day looms, Yousef’s mother informs him that she’s started looking for his wife . . .
'A fascinating insight into modern day arranged marriages . . . filled with family, food and warmth' – Heat, Book of the Week
'Heartwarming, hilarious and incredibly insightful. Writing with poignant honesty about the messy nature of life.' - J F Murray, author of Fling and Hitched
'Fun' - The Times
Advance Praise
"A fascinating insight into modern day arranged marriages . . . filled with family, food and warmth." —Heat Magazine, Book of the Week
"Fun." —The Times
"Full of the compassion, humanity and mischievous sense of fun you would expect from Dr Amir. This is a complete delight from a born storyteller." —Lorraine Kelly
"Heartwarming, hilarious and incredibly insightful. Writing with poignant honesty about the messy nature of life, Dr. Amir Khan is definitely an author I’ll be looking out for in the future." —J F Murray, author of Fling
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781035008223 |
| PRICE | £16.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 480 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Educator 985113
I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own opinions.
I picked How (Not) to have an Arranged Marriage due to my urge to learn about different cultures through fiction stories. I was in love with this story by the beginning of the third chapter. Having every chapter of this novel from the viewpoint of a different character was a brilliant idea. Great book, highly recommend
Zoe W, Reviewer
Astute, passionate, and compelling!
How (Not) to Have an Arranged Marriage is a fresh, heartwarming tale that takes you into the life of Yousef Ahmed, a hardworking Muslim young man, as he struggles to juggle a demanding career, a whole slew of familial expectations, and a deep, everlasting love for a woman his family will never approve of.
The prose is heartfelt and light. The characters are kind, independent, and intelligent. And the plot is a push-pull tale of familial responsibility, intrusive parents, witty banter, tender moments, goals, expectations, secrets, friendship, chemistry, introspection, honesty, and love.
Overall, How (Not) to Have an Arranged Marriage has everything you look for in a rom-com novel, as well as the added bonus of a touch of culture, traditions, parental pressures, and timely issues.
