| | |  | | Home » I Can't Think Straight | | | | | | | Description: | | 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.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Shamim Sarif | | Paperback:
| 204 pages | | Publisher:
| Enlightenment Productions | | Publication Date:
| February 23, 2010 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0956031617 | | Product Length:
| 9.28 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.47 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.47 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.55 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 19 reviews |
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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
A beautiful love stoeyDec 09, 2008
By Estela A. Bruno
"Annette"
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......
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Wonderful bookJan 02, 2009
By Anna S
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.
15 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Absolutely Amazing!Dec 04, 2008
By J. Will
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!:)
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
couldn't put it downJan 13, 2009
By sahar sherzai
"Sarah"
It was a great book, it might not have had many erotic scenes but from what they had it was well worth it. Shamim sarif is a great author and knows how to define each character in her book.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Awesome!Apr 29, 2010
By Paula Beagle
This is an awesome book. This book is well worth reading after you've watched the movie. You can tell when Tala and Leyla first met it was attraction at first sight. The fathers were the best to their daughters. The mothers over looked their daughters feelings and happeness. Leyla's sister Yasman was cool and Tala's younger sister Zina was the good sister while Lamia was pain in the ass! The maid was so funny! You will not reqret buying this. While your at it buy the movie too because it is awesome and well worth your money!
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