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I wanted to read this book, having watched the TV drama series on BBC. Reviews said there was a lot more in the book about the situation in India at the time that interested me. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a copy from my library so decided to look for a second hand copy. It arrived well within the time frame and is in excellent condition.
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In my opinion, this is the loveliest book I've ever read and I've been reading since I was 4 years old. (I'm now 72). It gives a huge panorama of India, a simply wonderful cast of characters and shows India and all its diversity at its best. I have read it 5 times over the past 3 years and to be honest, can't wait to read it again. Every time I read it, I find something new in it (with nearly 1500 pages how couldn't you). Believe me, buy it, read it and fall in love with not only the book and its characters, but with India itself - the book of a lifetime, yours and those in it. I'm longing for Vikram Seth to tell us what happened to Lata and Haresh - were they happy? and Arun and Meenakshi, did she continue to have affairs and all the rest of the extended family. Please Mr Seth, let us know soon!Read full review
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Good character development, gives compelling insight to Indian culture and thinking. Writer's style is very accessible and has some wonderful lines of few words that convey images and moods beutifully.
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It may be a long book, but it is made up of short chapters and Seth always seems to end each one on a cliffhanger - you just can't put it down! One of my all-time favourites.
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