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The Other Half of Happiness :The laugh-out-loud queen of romantic comedy returns - Sofia Khan
The Other Half of Happiness :The laugh-out-loud queen of romantic comedy returns - Sofia Khan
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Published:
6 April, 2017
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Description
Sofia Khan is just married. But no-one told her life was going to be this way . . .
Her living situation is in dire straits, her husband Conall is distant, and his annoyingly attractive colleague is ringing all sorts of alarm bells.
When her mother forces them into a belated wedding ceremony (elopement: you can run, but you can't hide), Sofia wonders if it might be a chance to bring them together. But when it forces Conall to confess his darkest secret, it might just tear them apart.
A book to make you smile, laugh and cry, this is the story of a mixed-race marriage and a mixed-up family, for anyone who's ever struggled to balance their pride with their principles, or stuck around to try to mend a broken heart.
PRAISE FOR AYISHA MALIK
'Snort-diet-Coke-out-of-your-nostrils funny . . . will resonate with any woman who's looking for love' Red
'Funny and sparky . . . huge fun.' Jenny Colgan
'The feminist romantic comedy you've been waiting for' Elle
'Fun, fresh and funny' Mhairi McFarlane
'The perfect blend of comedy and romance' Independent
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781785760730 |
| ISBN10 | 1785760734 |
| Number Of Pages | 448 |
| Item Weight | 362 g |
| Product Dimensions | 130 x 198 x 28 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Zaffre |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Malik is great at making you laugh one minute and then breaking your heart the next, and this is a relatable story for anyone who has ever struggled to find their way in the world and who knows that there's life on the other side of happily ever after. * Stylist magazine *
This book did not disappoint...sensational...I love Sofia! * Ellen Pellen, Youtube *
One thing that is certainly not lost throughout the book is the humour, which Malik serves up by the platter. Between a hilarious clash of languages over dinner with the in-laws and razor sharp comebacks from Sofia's mother, finding the funny in the everyday regardless of that day being good or bad is the novel's biggest strength. * The State Of The Arts *
A sequel to the wonderful Sofia Khan Is Not Obliged. Now married, there doesn't seem to be a happy ever after for our heroine when new husband Conall grows increasingly distant. So when her mother bullies them into having a proper marriage ceremony, Sofia hopes they'll have another chance at happiness. A warm, tender, funny look at a mixed race marriage that comes with a side-order of heartbreak. NB: Will need tissues. * Red magazine *
She's maintained the same lightness of touch that made the first book such fun and again, one can't help but root for Sofia, as she's both real and relatable. That her search for fulfillment is swinging more towards her career than her love life really opens up the story, both challenging what we define as "chick lit" along with the stereotypes many of us might hold about Muslim women. * The National *
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Author's Bio
Ayisha Malik is a writer and editor, living in South London. She holds a BA in English Literature and a First Class MA in Creative Writing. Her novels Sofia Khan is Not Obliged and The Other Half of Happiness, starring 'the Muslim Bridget Jones', were met with great critical acclaim, and Sofia Khan is Not Obliged was chosen as 2019's Cityread book. Ayisha was a WHSmith Fresh Talent Pick, shortlisted for the Asian Women of Achievement Award and Marie Claire's Future Shapers Awards. Ayisha is also the ghost writer for The Great British Bake Off winner, Nadiya Hussain.