Alam, Saher. The groom to have been, New York : Spiegel & Gran, 2008.
Nassir Siddiqui hails from a progressive yet traditional Muslim Indian family. At 30 years of age, living in New York and allows his parents to arrange a marriage. The extended family’s help is drawn upon to find a suitable bride for Nassir. After meeting with several prospective brides, Nassir finally select Farah Ansari from a conservative family and wedding preparations begin in earnest. However, Nassir now has doubts as to whether he should have selected his childhood friend Jameela, a modern woman of the 21st century.
Saher Alam is able to portray the confusion Nassir feels as his wedding date approaches and the disappointment he feels when his childhood friend Jameela marries. Events of September 11, removes Jameela and her husband Javaid to Pakistan. To Nassir, this means his further romance with Jameela is impossible. The author also provides valuable insights into how people assimilate and compromise between cultures.
Saher Alam is a graduate of Princeton university, USA. Her novel, The groom to have been, won the 2008 janet Heidinger Kafka Prize.
Saher Alam is able to portray the confusion Nassir feels as his wedding date approaches and the disappointment he feels when his childhood friend Jameela marries. Events of September 11, removes Jameela and her husband Javaid to Pakistan. To Nassir, this means his further romance with Jameela is impossible. The author also provides valuable insights into how people assimilate and compromise between cultures.
Saher Alam is a graduate of Princeton university, USA. Her novel, The groom to have been, won the 2008 janet Heidinger Kafka Prize.
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