If Shakespeare Was an Auntie #1
Dating Dr. Dil was another random library pick. I read the blurb, listened to the sample, and it was off to the races. When Kareena’s father decides to sell their family home, Kareena decides it’s finally time to get serious about finding her happily ever after. It’s hilarious, heartwarming, and Prem is absolutely swoon-worthy.
I enjoyed the Indian-American perspective and the conflict of being a second-generation immigrant. The banter between Prem and his mother and the tension between Kareena and her grandmother is great. I was a little annoyed throughout the story whenever Kareena was told she needed to be more independent or let go of her sentimental ties to her family home. She’s made it to general council of a non-profit; she’s intelligent and capable! As someone who moved a million times and has finally found a forever home, I get not wanting to let go of a space that feels safe.
The first time Prem referred to his dick as Charlie, I laughed. Not even his Charlie, just Charlie. Like the thing has a mind of its own and is entirely separate from him. Then he kept referring to it that way throughout the rest of the book. I honestly can’t recall the last time I read a story that exclusively used a nickname to refer to genitals. It was a lot and made me repeatedly remind myself that he’s supposed to be 35+. All the other body parts were referred to by proper names, which made sense because he’s a doctor. That just made Charlie stand out even more abrasively.
I liked the sweater vests and that each of them had strong friendships to run things by. I enjoyed the contrast between his rational approach to relationships and her emotional approach. Kareena denied she was falling in love with Prem forever. Prem acknowledged he cared for her but refused to admit it was love. Watching it unravel was fantastic. Although Prem’s showing up at the D&D game and his cutdown of Kareena’s sister was a little over the top.
Dating Dr. Dil is precisely what it’s supposed to be: smart, light-hearted and hilarious. I’ll be looking for the next books soon!
