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Meek and self-effacing, Deven is resigned to his life as a lecturer in an obscure college in Mirpore. When, unexpectadely, an old friend Murad, invites him to go to Delhi to interview the greatest living Urdu poet, Deven sees a chance both to achieve fame and to fulfil his dreams.
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
While it may be beautifully written I found this book boring, and it was a real struggle to finish. Despite all that it had some lovely descriptions of Indian life.
Took this to our meetup at Mannequin bar this afternoon and didn't bring it home so happy reading to whoever picked it up.
Picked up at the meetup with the fantastic Dunedin Bookcrossers. It was really great to meet you all, and I can't wait for next year's convention! (though hopefully we'll manage another visit before then!!!)
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Unfortunately, I have to share boreal's opinion on this book - it was pretty boring. And I couldn't manage to work up any sympathy for the main character - his constant whining just irritated me. I know the whole point of it was that he felt trapped in his life and couldn't see a way out, but he just came across as totally pathetic.
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Journal Entry 6 by futurecat at Browser's Cafe, Riccarton Road in Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand on Sunday, September 17, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (9/16/2006 UTC) at Browser's Cafe, Riccarton Road in Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand
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Left on a table in the green-housey covered outdoor seating area.
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