I liked this, it's not every day that I get to read a book that brings Indian culture to life. I loved the Hindi and the inclusion of Indian foods - especially pani puri because that is a favourite, also samosas and ladoo. I found the story enjoyable and how the immigrant experience and societal pressure were included. I found the characters warm. Prem and Kareena complement each other well. I'm glad that both had different but similar relationships with their families. Overall: I think don't read too much into it (which I kinda did) and it's a good read.

Now the issues: okay what was up with Charlie I feel like Charlie could've gone, other anatomical words were used in conjunction so why couldn't we stick with them. second, I didn't understand 

  Prem's struggle was it that he couldn't say he loved her or that he didn't believe in love because nothing was clear. For most of the book, it was that he couldn't 'feel' love or that he didn't believe in love. But at that end, it was that he couldn't say he loves people... It was odd. Then he doesn't say he loves her to her face he says it as kind of a general statement to the TV audience which sucked because she got up and said it to his face. I found some statements repetitive e.g. the memory about eggs came up like three times. Also, Prem at times was hella possible and I don't like that- don't interrupt DnD night. Also, there's like no background info in Gori like who is she, what was their life together like, did he tell her he loved her... and the Kareena's dad sucks he did not redeem himself.