![]() ![]() He immediately assumes that Ayesha is “the type of Muslim who frequents bars” and she assumes that he is a “judgmental, sexist jerk.”Īyesha lives with her widowed mom and her grandparents. Khalid meets Clara’s friend Ayesha at a lounge (“Not a bar!” his friends insist, despite the presence of alcohol, which makes Khalid very uncomfortable). However, he is respectful and appreciative of his female coworkers, including Clara, the company’s empathetic Human Resources manager. He wears robes, has a long beard, and avoids shaking women’s hands. He lives with his mom and expects her to arrange a marriage for him. ![]() ![]() The Darcy of the book is Khalid, a Muslim man who works in IT. Upon somber reflection it has some flaws, but the reason the flaws are so glaring is that most of the book is so perfect. It’s a contemporary set in Canada and the characters are described with empathy and with plenty of surprises. Now THIS is how it’s done! Ayesha At Last is a lovely loose retelling of Pride and Prejudice, with a perfect mix of humor, heartbreak, misunderstandings, and humor. ![]()
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