THE FABULOUS MUMS OF CHAMPION VALLEY BY ZARREEN KHAN

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BOOK NAME: THE FABULOUS MUMS OF CHAMPION VALLEY

AUTHOR NAME: ZARREEN KHAN

GENRE: CONTEMPORARY FICTION

PUBLISHER: HARPERCOLLINS INDIA  

BOOK BUY LINK: https://www.amazon.in/Fabulous-Mums-Champion-Valley-ebook/dp/B0D6C3L21J



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BLURB: The trick to keeping a secret is: don't write it down.


Ambika. S thinks being a teacher at Champion Valley is tough until she meets Riddhi, Giselle, Pareeta, Kainaz and Jia - the ridiculously demanding, impatient and unreasonable mums of her young students! From the boardroom to the classroom where they want their kids to shine, these women mean business.


Fed up with the mums' behaviour, and caught in her own charade of trying to fit in, Ambika accidentally sets off a chain of events that shocks the mums and threatens to unravel explosive secrets.


will Ambika survive this onslaught of the massive mummy egos? Will the truth set Ambika free or make her pay a greater price?


Follow the lives of the Ambika and the fabulous mums as they navigate the complicated world of parenting, fragile friendships, and hard truths. With wit and warmth, this book reminds us that behind every facade lies a story waiting to be understood.



ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Zarreen Khan is a Delhi-based author who quit her marketing job to pursue her passion for writing. Her books, I Quit Now What, Koi Good News? And My Best Friend's Son's Wedding has been widely appreciated and sold for movie rights.



BOOK REVIEW:

There is no way I could have finished a book on the same day as I received it unless it's this wonderful book on the fabulous mums of Champion Valley. I went from '😂' to '😮' in a matter of 300 pages. I know it might sound too much, but I really couldn't sleep a wink before finishing it amidst my chaotic work schedule.


The book is set in grade 3 of the Champion Valley School, which caters to the privileged students in the city. The story starts with Miss Ambika's aversion to kids and her trying to deal with them as their class teacher. She tries to fit into the role desperately, which she fails more often than not. A feud erupts between Miss Ambika and the mums of five of her students when she messes up one of her tasks. The result of the mess-up can turn bitter, but will these mums choose to forgive her or seek revenge? 


The book is written in multiple POVs, giving a brief insight into the lives of the mothers and the teachers. Though it was confusing in the beginning, it all fell into place slowly as I kept going. The story was a hilarious and brutally honest account of the lives and problems of affluent people. By 'rich people' problems, I don't mean Karan Johar-esque, but it was very 'Dil Dhadakne Do' or 'Kapoor and Sons' type. The comedy of errors in Ambika's life was relatable and believable. 


The twist and turn of events felt very natural; the pacing was quite good, and the narrative extraordinary. This book truly deserves all the praise for being humourous, honest and evocative. I can see it easily being adapted to screen in the future, and I would love to watch it, too. It is very much recommended if you love feminist books with a lot of fun and a touch of reality.



MY REVIEW: 5/5

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