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Tala, a London-based Palestinian, is preparing for her elaborate Middle Eastern wedding when she meets Leyla, a young British Indian woman who is dating her best friend.
Spirited Christian Tala and shy Muslim Leyla could not be more different from each other, but the attraction is immediate and goes deeper than friendship. As Tala’s wedding day approaches, simmering tensions come to boiling point and the pressure mounts for Tala to be true to herself.
Moving between the vast enclaves of Middle Eastern high society and the stunning backdrop of London’s West End, I Can’t Think Straight explores the clashes between East and West, love and marriage, conventions and individuality, creating a humorous and tender story of unexpected love and unusual freedoms.
Spirited Christian Tala and shy Muslim Leyla could not be more different from each other, but the attraction is immediate and goes deeper than friendship. As Tala’s wedding day approaches, simmering tensions come to boiling point and the pressure mounts for Tala to be true to herself.
Moving between the vast enclaves of Middle Eastern high society and the stunning backdrop of London’s West End, I Can’t Think Straight explores the clashes between East and West, love and marriage, conventions and individuality, creating a humorous and tender story of unexpected love and unusual freedoms.
About the Author
Shamim Sarif recently directed the motion picture adaptation of I Can’t Think Straight. She is also the writer/director of the award-winning feature film, The World Unseen, which is based on her novel of the same name. The book of The World Unseen won the Pendleton May First Novel Award and a Betty Trask
Award. She is the author of a further novel, Despite the Falling Snow. She lives in London with her partner Hanan and their two children.
Award. She is the author of a further novel, Despite the Falling Snow. She lives in London with her partner Hanan and their two children.
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Way better then the movie.,
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This review is from: I Can't Think Straight (Paperback)
My fave thing about the movie is the actresses, but the novel is so much better, it goes more into the girls relationship.
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A beautiful love stoey,
By Estela A. Bruno "Annette" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: I Can't Think Straight (Paperback)
I got this book yesterday evening, and had it read it by eleven at night. I couldn't put it down the sense of emotions that were used to tell this story was just beautiful the love story between these to women were so real that you can see it all in your head. Yes short but perfect if you are like me and has to wait to see the movie on dvd get the book you won't be disappoint it because you will want to read it over and over until you see the movie love this book......
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Wonderful book,
By Anna S - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: I Can't Think Straight (Paperback)
I have also read Sarif's other novels, The World Unseen and Despite the Falling Snow and I'm amazed at the versatility and talent of this author. I Can't Think Straight is a witty and well crafted page turner and love story. The book also explores themes such as tolerance of religion towards homosexuality and attitudes towards the Middle East conflict. It's a must read.
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Absolutely Amazing!,
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In short, I loved this book! I don't think there is any other author who can capture emotions and feelings as well as Shamim Sarif can! I read it in 5 hours nonstop, I just couldn't put it down, you'll laugh at some parts and choke up at others, but ultimatly you'll want to keep this book around forever. And if you liked the World Unseen, this book is just as awesome! It even comes with a few pictures from the making of movie in the back!:)
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