Sofia Khan is Not Obliged: A heartwarming romantic comedy

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Sofia Khan is Not Obliged: A heartwarming romantic comedy

Sofia Khan is Not Obliged: A heartwarming romantic comedy

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In the end, it doesn't come down to the fact that Sofia doesn't forgive Conall for lying and for leaving her to be with his son, Eamonn. It comes down to happiness. If Eamonn and his mother lived in London, there's not a doubt in my mind that she and Conall could have worked through things. But he didn't, he lived in Ireland, and Conall needed to right the wrongs of his past and be there for his son. And Sofia's choice came down to going with Conall to Ireland, or staying in London to be a part of something important, something that she loved and was passionate about. There was sacrifice to either choice. And sometimes, love just isn't enough. Because she does love Conall. And yes there's compromise, but when do you stop compromising and put your happiness first? I think she's learnt from her mother, how her marriage wasn't really a happy one, and now she's finally found a chance at real happiness. Sure, Sofia isn't choosing between two men, she's choosing between the man she's in love with, and a chance to actually make a real difference with co-founding a new publishing house, but when there's a chance at a fulfilled and happy life, even though it will be hard to be without Conall, and a life in Ireland where she will be unhappy... why should she sacrifice what will make her happiest in the long run? And there's no question that Conall should - must - go to Ireland and be with his son, Sofia isn't asking him to stay. The writing in this book was also not as good as the first, it felt very simplistic and a little disorganised. It also wasn’t as entertaining. And for the ending, well that was a little disappointing too especially as this is yet another book I’ve read which ends with an open ending. I really prefer my books to end with a conclusion whether it’s a happy one or not. Sofia Khan is Not Obliged ends with Conall and Sofia on their flight to Pakistan. Conall tells Sophia that he’s become Muslim. She’s stunned and agrees to explore a future with him. Conall jokes that they’re going to go to the mosque to teach her some disciple and he tells her that they will take cooking classes since she is a disaster in the kitchen.

Sofia is a publicist at a large London publishing house (as was Malik, incidentally) and it turns out that her “HITW” situation, combined with the mere mention of Hannah the “co-wife”, is enough to have her bosses salivating at the idea of a real tell-all book about Muslim dating and marriage (as, apparently, were Malik’s own bosses at one point, although Malik never wrote the book). This dismissal is so frustrating, because she's hypocritically practising exactly the kind of prejudice she criticises in everyone who disagrees with her. First she's conflating 'brown' and 'Muslim', assuming that because he's in one group he must be in the other. And secondly for assuming he's having an identity crisis – as if there couldn't be any other reason for a man to be against the hijab! The opportunity for comedy is lost, because Sofia has to be in the right. i wanted to finish it though to see what happened to all the characters but we didnt really get closure about anything.And she takes it in her stride when her “makeshift prayer room” at work is suddenly turned into a medical room, complete with huge glass pane in the new door so she’s on show for anyone and everyone to see, “arse in the air”. There were a lot of things that I liked about this book, but unfortunately, it wasn't exactly what I had hoped it would be. So many that Khan could hardly keep up with the airport greetings, let alone subsequent gestures, like the group's custom of gifting toys to small children. While Conall is in the washroom, Sofia is writing in her journal and she reads the following quote from Anaïs Nin:

This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( February 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Why were there only two choices, either to go to Ireland with Conall or get divorced? Couldn’t she work from Ireland? Or even continue with the relationship while she was still in London? What is this conflict, please? i felt like the editing was also rather poor in this book as the book just felt like it was too all over the place...i get it's a diary and sofia's life is a mess but urgh it just annoyed me. This is a book I don’t think I would have come across or been interested in but my friend who was reading it suggested I do too because of how funny it is and she was kind enough to borrow me her copy. She did not lie!! I laughed so hard while reading this and sometimes too much that it led to crying. In fact, as the character Sakib says, "I think it's better than the dating book.....It's more insightful - [there's] more depth." I totally agree. I think Malik is a great writer because her book feels like a conversation with a friend; it is honest, down to earth, sometimes raw, sometimes emotional and always humorous. But on top of that, her real skill is that although this is relatively lighthearted novel about marriage, families and relationships, it is actually layered with insightful, intelligent observations about people and society. Don't underestimate Malik. She is obviously fiercely intelligent and a great people watcher.

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Sofia is a nightmare in the kitchen and does not cook. This, combined with her advanced age of thirty, makes her an unattractive match, a fact that’s clear during visits from the parents of her possible matches. She’s supposed to demonstrate her skills in homemaking but she really isn’t domestically inclined. Sofia Khan is going about everything the wrong way. At least, that’s what her mother, Mehnaz, thinks. Sofia is twice-divorced, homeless and – worst of all– refusing to give up on a fostered baby girl. Sofia’s just not behaving like a normal woman should. Love and living arrangements may come in all shapes and forms: there is living with the in-laws – Sofia’s older sister Maria is all set to move in with her after her wedding; and even polygamous marriage, the practicalities of which her friend Hannah has to navigate as she shares her new husband Zulfi with his first wife and their children; but Sofia absolutely draws the line at a “hole-in-the-wall”. Plus, you'll die laughing. There's a heartwarming showcase of female friendship, and flawed, but great family.



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