As the name says, the novel is about an old couple retired and bored Mr Ali and his wife who begin a marriage bureau for upper middle class clients out of their front porch. A poor girl Aruna is hired to help him out. The plot proceeds languidly like the lives of the old couple with interesting clients that have even more interesting demands. Mr. Ali and Aruna's lives also take a slow turn. For Mr. Ali's its due to his son, the rebel and for Aruna when a new yet frightening opportunity opens up. Set in Hyderabad, it captures that quaint and timeless quality of great unhurried storytelling that depends on the characters.
Mr. Ali's essay extracts at the end and a great recipe to finish off are great touches.
6.5/10
Mr. Ali's essay extracts at the end and a great recipe to finish off are great touches.
6.5/10
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