The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
3 journalers for this copy...
Bought this for the b'day group.
AMAZON EDITORIAL REVIEW: Now a major motion picture starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Billy Nighy, and Dev Patel
When Ravi Kapoor, an overworked London doctor, reaches the breaking point with his difficult father-in-law, he asks his wife: “Can’t we just send him away somewhere? Somewhere far, far away.” His prayer is seemingly answered when Ravi’s entrepreneurial cousin sets up a retirement home in India, hoping to re-create in Bangalore an elegant lost corner of England. Several retirees are enticed by the promise of indulgent living at a bargain price, but upon arriving, they are dismayed to find that restoration of the once sophisiticated hotel has stalled, and that such amenities as water and electricity are infrequent. But what their new life lacks in luxury, they come to find, it’s plentiful in adventure, stunning beauty, and unexpected love.
AMAZON EDITORIAL REVIEW: Now a major motion picture starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Billy Nighy, and Dev Patel
When Ravi Kapoor, an overworked London doctor, reaches the breaking point with his difficult father-in-law, he asks his wife: “Can’t we just send him away somewhere? Somewhere far, far away.” His prayer is seemingly answered when Ravi’s entrepreneurial cousin sets up a retirement home in India, hoping to re-create in Bangalore an elegant lost corner of England. Several retirees are enticed by the promise of indulgent living at a bargain price, but upon arriving, they are dismayed to find that restoration of the once sophisiticated hotel has stalled, and that such amenities as water and electricity are infrequent. But what their new life lacks in luxury, they come to find, it’s plentiful in adventure, stunning beauty, and unexpected love.
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In the mail to iwillrejoice, BC Birthday group 2014, March 15 b'day.
This was a quick, light, fun read. Thanks for sharing!
Reserved for a book ring.
Journal Entry 6 by iwillrejoice at book ring/ray, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Friday, April 18, 2014
Released 9 yrs ago (4/18/2014 UTC) at book ring/ray, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Released into the 2nd (!) re-start of my ABC (Alphabet) Bookrings - US version - Books Beginning with the Letter B. Happy travels, little book! Hope to hear back from you soon!
I chose this one from a "Books whose titles start with "B" box" My husband and I enjoyed the movie so I am looking forward to reading the book!
It seldom happens, but I enjoyed the movie more than the book in the case of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. While I could relate to the retirees in the movie and left feeling uplifted, I could more easily relate to the children in the book and found it to be a bit depressing.