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A review by lenoreo
The Set Up by Falguni Kothari
4.0
https://celebrityreaders.com/2021/02/19/the-set-up-by-falguni-kothari/
4 stars — Another fun, cute, satisfying little audiobook novella!
The narrators were both new to me, and they were okay, but I wasn’t blown away. I liked Ms. Nankani more than Mr. Adam. The pacing was good for both of them, and some of their voices were great, but others were only okay for me (wasn’t a fan of Mr. Adam’s voice for Aditi). I think it was the emotions where things were a bit inconsistent. In particular, there were certain parts where Mr. Adam would narrate much more over the top than I would be expecting…like his reactions for Krishna didn’t feel realistic. I’d listen to them both again, but I wouldn’t seek them out.
As for our characters? Aditi and Krishna were both pretty likeable, and I loved the way they eventually connected through their scheming. The story behind the story went in directions I didn’t expect and had me laughing at Krishna’s Nani, and Aditi’s Dadu (no idea on spelling). At first I was worried that I would get too annoyed with both of their reluctance to be set up, but there were some fun moments once they each got over themselves.
I loved all the Indian culture I was exposed to in this one. I loved the whole aunties and uncles thing, b/c I’ve seen that in our good friends. I love that there is this community around these 2 coming together.
Honestly? It was just cute, light, and fun. Exactly what I was looking for.
4 stars — Another fun, cute, satisfying little audiobook novella!
The narrators were both new to me, and they were okay, but I wasn’t blown away. I liked Ms. Nankani more than Mr. Adam. The pacing was good for both of them, and some of their voices were great, but others were only okay for me (wasn’t a fan of Mr. Adam’s voice for Aditi). I think it was the emotions where things were a bit inconsistent. In particular, there were certain parts where Mr. Adam would narrate much more over the top than I would be expecting…like his reactions for Krishna didn’t feel realistic. I’d listen to them both again, but I wouldn’t seek them out.
As for our characters? Aditi and Krishna were both pretty likeable, and I loved the way they eventually connected through their scheming. The story behind the story went in directions I didn’t expect and had me laughing at Krishna’s Nani, and Aditi’s Dadu (no idea on spelling). At first I was worried that I would get too annoyed with both of their reluctance to be set up, but there were some fun moments once they each got over themselves.
I loved all the Indian culture I was exposed to in this one. I loved the whole aunties and uncles thing, b/c I’ve seen that in our good friends. I love that there is this community around these 2 coming together.
Honestly? It was just cute, light, and fun. Exactly what I was looking for.