Honestly don't know why I persisted with finishing this book. It was incredibly clunky the whole way through - questionable feminism presented, cultural differences demonstrated in frustratingly clumsy ways, plus the classic 'privileged westerner must fix everything in another part of the world that isn't as advanced in equality as England.' It was downright offensive at times, and seeing reviews say that this was 'enlightening' and 'eye-opening' is truly baffling.

Having read some wonderful books about clashes of culture and the struggle for equality for women and non-white people recently, this was jarring. Even the romantic sub-plot made me roll my eyes at every turn.

Like I said, I have no idea why I felt the need to finish it.