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Title:	Startup Wife, The
Authors:	Anam, Tahmima
Genre:	Fiction
Pages:	294
Year:	2021
Language:	English
Description:	Asha Ray, computer scientist extraordinaire and Cyrus Jones, creator of alternative rituals for the non-religious are quite the dynamic duo, and when Asha creates an algorithm that allows Cyrus' rituals to be available via an app, then the sky is the limit. Newly married and partners from the onset, their lives begin to change when Cyrus is thrust into the limelight and Asha finds herself pushed into the shadows. Smart and funny, this quirky satire marries gender politics, the world of tech start-ups and the lure of the spiritual in a thought-provoking and entertaining story.
Categories:	Fiction, Love story, Morals/Ethics, Religion, Science & Technology, Social commentary/perspectives, America, 2024 Titles

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By: NELS 002		2025-05-19 10:25:48

No one liked it very much, but it sparked good discussion.

By: GISB 006		2025-03-31 14:54:30

Well-written with interesting and topical storyline.

By: GISB 006		2025-03-26 13:23:06

Well-written with interesting and topical storyline.

By: GISB 006		2025-03-26 13:22:33



By: GISB 003		2024-10-16 13:48:16

Mixed reaction from "didn't read" to "really enjoyed".

By: AUCK 150		2024-05-06 11:07:35

Generally agreed that this was an interesting book - had a love story and humour mixed in with A.I.

By: WHANG 015		2024-05-01 12:54:55

Hard book to get into - probably because this is not the type of book we generally get. But hey, we need to try something new. Most enjoyed the story in the end!

By: WAIKA 001		2023-11-22 13:21:58

Not everyone finished this book but those of us who did enjoyed it. The theme was clever and one we may see more of in the future.

By: NELS 086		2023-10-25 10:27:49

Half our group gave up on the book, the other half enjoyed the concept but the tech jargon was hard to get through.

By: NORTH 003		2023-10-02 13:44:48

"Books are not always meant to be enjoyable - but are there to make you think", was one comment. A wide range of opinions and scores depending on a lot of people's experience within the IT/startup field. We felt glad that Asha started as a victim then came into her own and found her self-worth.

By: WARK 007		2023-09-13 12:39:51

Contemporary topics. Author's background in anthropology reflected a deeper dive into the rights, rituals and religious elements of the story than the tech start up thread. We enjoyed the play between patriarchy and matriarchy.

By: WANAK 021		2023-03-13 11:14:05

Slow start, discussion about its theme were varied and full. Provided an opportunity to reflect on our own relationships - professional and personal. Book especially relevant to those who had created a business with family. It was up to the minute and we enjoyed the strong and supportive roles of the narrator and fellow entrepreneurs throughout the story.