Literary Significance and Reception
Geordie Greig, editor, Tatler, and former literary editor, Sunday Times called Trust Me ‘a most enjoyable read.’ Kiran Nagarkar, author, Cuckold, said, 'Rajashree... has a genuine comic talent.’ Michele Roberts, author and former Man Booker judge, said about the book, ‘A feminist romance set in the Bombay film industry. Terrific story. Loved the humour.’
The book was received enthusiastically by magazines like Femina who said, ‘Looking for an exciting chick-lit book with a twist? Then you simply will not be able to resist Trust Me by Rajashree.’ Marie Claire said, ‘In this lighthearted debut, Rajashree balances comic and sad moods perfectly. A fun read!’ Cosmopolitan said, 'A weekend must-read for every chick-lit lover. Go get it!'
The book sold 25,000 copies in the first month after its release. Its popularity can be seen in the context of the rise of regional varieties of chick-lit. Sometimes referred to as 'ladki-lit', Indian chick-lit seems to be coming of age.
In an interview to the New York Times, Helen Fielding said, 'I think it had far more to do with zeitgeist than imitation.' If the chick lit explosion has 'led to great new female writers emerging from Eastern Europe and India, then it's worth any number of feeble bandwagon jumpers.' Sunaina Kumar wrote in the Indian Express, 'Ten years after the publication of Bridget Jones's Diary, the genre of fiction most recognisable for its pink cover art of stilettos, martini glasses and lipsticks, is now being colourfully infused with bindis, saris, and bangles. '
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