![]() ![]() As the story progresses, a vulnerability emerges that adds depth to her character and just made me enjoy reading about her even more. She is engaged with the world she lives in and she is not shy to stand against her parents or cause a scandal. I’ll confess that I came into this already a fan of the movie version and I was immediately drawn to Tala in both versions. ![]() As the two get to know one another, they find an undeniable attraction growing between them that threatens to tear apart both of their families. ![]() ![]() When Tala and Leyla are introduced by Leyla’s boyfriend, Tala is quick to challenge Leyla. Leyla wants to please her parents, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness. She works at her father’s insurance firm even though her passion is writing, and she dates a nice Indian boy who her parents approve of. She lives in London with her parents and attends temple as any Indian Muslim is expected to. She is keenly aware of the politics of the world she lives in and the privileged place she holds in it as the daughter of a rich businessman. Living in London, Tala distances herself somewhat from her Palestinian roots and questions everything. Her mother hopes that Tala has finally realized the truth-marrying for love is a myth. Tala has three failed engagements behind her. I Can’t Think Straight by Shamim Sarif is a sometimes funny, sometimes serious romance with plenty of family drama to navigate on the way to a happy ending. ![]()
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