East of the Sun: A Novel
3 journalers for this copy...
Purchased with a Mother's Day gift certificate.
Really enjoyed this historical novel. Set in 1928, the book tells of three women who were part of the "Fishing Fleet" who immigrated from the UK to India to find husbands or jobs. The women mature and find adventure as the British Empire wanes in India- I liked that the author didn't belabor the political issues, but used it to give color to the background of the story.
Note: This book already had a little international travel before release. I took it on a trip to Mexico with me!
Am reserving for an upcoming Bookbox.
Note: This book already had a little international travel before release. I took it on a trip to Mexico with me!
Am reserving for an upcoming Bookbox.
Journal Entry 3 by jnpert at -- Bookbox, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Thursday, September 10, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (9/10/2009 UTC) at -- Bookbox, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
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Sent to Ireland for the Intercultural Bookbox. Enjoy!
Sent to Ireland for the Intercultural Bookbox. Enjoy!
Journal Entry 4 by kiwiinengland from Wellington City, Wellington Province New Zealand on Monday, September 14, 2009
Wow, what a fabulous looking book. This safely arrived in Ireland this morning and I'm really looking forward to reading it. Thanks for sending it over the water jnpert!
I enjoyed this book, which looked at how three women tried to find a place for themselves in a world where they were restricted by gender, race, class, and expectations.
I would be interested to read more about how India came under British rule. Thanks for sending this book to me jnpert.
Chosen by blueblack from ApoloniaX's Southern Asia Virtual Book Box. .
I would be interested to read more about how India came under British rule. Thanks for sending this book to me jnpert.
Chosen by blueblack from ApoloniaX's Southern Asia Virtual Book Box. .
Journal Entry 6 by kiwiinengland at Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Released 13 yrs ago (1/26/2011 UTC) at Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom
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Posting to blueblack as their pick from the Asian Virual Book Box. I hope you enjoy reading this book.
Journal Entry 7 by blueblack at Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Saturday, January 29, 2011
Received as part of the South Asian VBB, thank you!