Book description
Sari, Not Sari - An Audiobook That Will Make You Laugh, Cry, and Finally Love Your Roots
Sonya Singh's debut rom-com Sari, Not Sari is a feel-good triumph that turns the familiar "identity crisis" into an uproarious adventure. The narration-performed with warm humor and subtle nuance-lets Manny Dogra's story breathe in a way that any book reader could only imagine.
Manny, a sharp-tongued CEO of Breakup, has built her life around being "All-American." She plans a glittering wedding to architect Adam Jamieson while juggling the loss of her parents. But when a magazine photo shoots her skin in a Photoshop-ed shade that feels like an affront to her heritage, Manny's carefully curated faΓ§ade starts to crumble. It is here that the plot takes a delightful turn: an eccentric client, Sammy Patel, offers her a crash course in Indian culture at his brother's wedding-if only she can help him out with a breakup.
The audiobook masterfully captures the chaos of a family reunion full of dancing, dal, masala, and mehndi. Each character is given a distinct voice: the over-enthusiastic aunties, the snarky uncles, and the earnest Sammy, all delivered with just enough regional flavor to feel authentic without slipping into caricature. The pacing keeps you hooked; the humor lands on every page (or in this case, every track).
Beyond the laughs, Singh crafts a poignant exploration of what it means to belong. Manny's journey from denial to acceptance is handled with tenderness-she learns that heritage isn't a costume but an evolving conversation with herself and those she loves. The audiobook's soundtrack-light Indian-inspired music interwoven with modern beats-enhances this cultural tapestry without overpowering the narrative.
If you're looking for an entertaining yet meaningful listen, Sari, Not Sari delivers. It reminds us that identity is a living thing, best explored through laughter, love, and a little bit of spice. The story is so engaging that even those unfamiliar with South-Asian traditions will find themselves rooting for Manny-and perhaps craving a good curry in the process.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience