Sunday 14 October 2012

Just Married - Please Excuse by Yashodhara Lal


Just Married – Please Excuse.

 This book is first time attempt by Yashodhara Lal and a wonderful one at that!!

The catchy title of the book does full justice to the fun-filled, roller-coaster journey of life after marriage between two people who are as different as chalk and cheese. Serious yet humorous tale of a couple adjusting into their newly married life enthralls the readers to keep their nose into the book till the ending. The love cum arranged marriage between Yashodhara (Y) and Vijay(V) with an extremely short period of getting-to know-each other of about 3 months is filled with cute and the not-so-cute moments. Y being an uptown, modern delhite while V being a rustic, conservative chap go through a roller-coaster ride in the initial years of their marriage. It is like a story of that next-door couple and you ll be able to relate to many incidents narrated vividly in the book.

The story starts with Y and V trying to adjust with each other in Bangalore where they both are working full time. I loved the incidents where in-laws of Y behave so understanding and supportive. I could almost relate to myself when Y ‘s mom-in-law prepares tea for the guests who meet Y for the first time and then secretly call her to take the tray outside for them behaving as if she prepared it!!! Y searching for “sticky” thing to make rotis with, leaving their cycles without lock, sheer misunderstanding while planning to buy land- all this and more snippets from their life will make you roll in laughter.

The Language of the book flows smoothly and is presented in an easy to comprehend manner. The day-to-day happenings have been elaborated lucidly. The best part is that this book is not just another run-of-the-mill story of boy meets girl and lives happily ever after. A welcome breather from the various chick-lit books that have crowded the market, this book promises not just a nice read but also provides the practical tips useful to married couples as well as couples in a live-in relationship. The journey of how the arrival of a baby can wreak havoc on a relationship is well described and then nicely tackled too. The book encompasses a gamut of emotions ranging from pits of despair to heights of ecstasy. You can actually “feel” and “see” their lives.

However, an incident where V nurses Y when she is ill and tries all sort of home-made concoctions to cure her is a bit too much as I was expecting them to consult a doctor!!! Also, the incident where a rumour spreads in the building where they lived resulting in a small crowd outside is a bit far-fetched. However inspite of these incidents, this book is a must-read. I would recommend it to every male and female as this book has something for both the sexes. 

This book is sure to evoke emotions of a happily ever-after marriage with a few bumps and pits on the journey towards it..After all Life is more about the journey than destinations!! Wishing You all a Magical Life with Magical moments in Your Journey!!!

16 comments:

  1. Hi Shilpi

    I have been hearing about this book in the various blogs that I have been visiting recently. But this is the first time I am reading a review. Sounds interesting and hope to certainly get a copy!

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    1. Thank you Meera!! The book is interesting and worth a read!!

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  2. Thanks very much, Shilpi - it's a great review!

    The nursing incident happened exactly as I've described it...ha ha...the other one, of course, was 'exaggerated' to build the story's pace.

    Am glad you enjoyed it.

    Y

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    1. Thank You Yashodhara - its a pleasure to have You here!

      OMG!!I cant imagine how throttled you must have felt with V fussing over you so much!!But am sure You must have sevretly enjoyed it too!!

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  3. Oh really Awesome.... Review attempt by you on this book.... Now i'm also interesting to read this book atleast for one time.. as you i'm not book eater... but after this reading this interested reviews... I feel something interesting about Y & V,...

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    1. Thanks a lot Preeti..Yes the book is a must read!!

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  4. I've read some really nice reviews of this book. Hope to pick it up soon.

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    1. Welcome on the blog Rachna. Yup the book is definetly a must-read!

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  5. picked up d book...you definitely deserve some royalty by the publisher!!great review

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    1. Neha - You ll love the book considering the phase of life you are in right now!!hmm..Royalty will come too:-)

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    2. Hi nice to hear about this .....Hope I also enjoy...

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  6. I can feel that it musth really interesting for us too......hope togetit soon....

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    1. Thank You for reading the post!! Yes the book is worth every cent it costs!

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  7. nice review
    I am your new follower now
    do follow back if you like
    xoxo
    vandana
    http://vanduchoudhary.blogspot.in/

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    1. Thank You Vandana..You are welcome on the blog.

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  8. Hey! I've got a new book out - Sorting Out Sid! And am currently running a contest on my blog, called the 'Beer and Blogger' contest :) - Would love to have you participate. Check it out? It's up at www.yashodharalal.com

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