Review of The Art of Unconventionality

[Alex Reeves]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Art of Unconventionality" by Jannet Nasim.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The Art of Unconventionality by Jannet Nasim is a book that tells the story of a young Indian girl, Aarmin, who narrates her childhood experiences in her family home. Aarmin was born in a small town in India in the 1950s. In this book, she tells her ordeals while growing up, ranging from sibling rivalry to self-pity. She, however, paid special attention to a certain figure in her life; Big daddy. Big daddy was the center of her family. He was respected by all and sundry, and his children always tried to look their best before him. He made sure to cut the excesses of his children, even though time was not on his side. Always having time for his family, he became a figure to emulate other parents. When she grew up, Aarmin decided to visit some of her childhood friends, adding details of her reunions in the book.

Sincerely speaking, This book did not intrigue me. I found a few negative aspects which I would like to share. When I read the description of this book, I likened it to a story told from a child's perspective. However, it was truly lacking in the aspect of imagination. A child is supposed to be imaginative, but Aarman didn't strike me as the type. Furthermore, her view of Big daddy was somewhat godly, as if he was a supreme being to the family. Apart from that, she seemed to be lacking the vibe a child should have. The book struck me as boring; there was nothing spicy in it. However, this is from my perspective. I say this because it may be a good read for you, but it wasn't for me.

A positive aspect of this book I would like to appreciate is the fact that it presented the head of the family, Big daddy, in a glorious shade. Nowadays, fathers are not getting the appreciation they deserve from other members of the family. However, in this book, Big daddy was seen as a central figure by most of his family. Everybody wanted to live up to his standards, and this is something people should try to emulate. The head of the home should be appreciated by other members of the family so that he would continue his good work. Moreover, I applaud the author for her simple use of words. Despite being a book about Eastern Asians, English was used throughout the context of this book. Foreign languages were only included when a particular native place or food was mentioned. The book kept me busy though, but I am forced to admit that I didn't enjoy reading it.

I found only a few errors in this book, and I believe it was professionally edited. Moreover, I'm not into Indian movies, but I still had the patience to finish the book. The book is a good read for people interested in its subject, so I rate it 3 out of 4 stars. Take note; I didn't find the book interesting, but I believe some people would.

However, if you're an Indian movie freak, you'd enjoy this book way more than I did. I recommend it to you if you feel like reading a slow-paced, narrative book about an Indian family. Some people are curious about the average Indian lifestyle, and if you're one of them, get a copy of this book.

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[Amy Luman]

Maybe the intention of the author was just to write an informational book? But if that was the case, I would have expected it to be in the non-fiction genre. Anyway, I would be interested to see how their daily life differs from mine.

[Alex Reeves]

Maybe the intention of the author was just to write an informational book? But if that was the case, I would have expected it to be in the non-fiction genre. Anyway, I would be interested to see how their daily life differs from mine.

It is a nonfiction book. The daily life in Lebanon is very different from any other place. Those people are plagued by military injustice, both from the Isreali government and their government. As we speak, they're still going through a lot of trouble to live a comfortable life. We all hope for the best. Thanks for stopping by to comment. Good day.