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I've not read M.M.Kaye. Of the three Far Pavilions, Shadow of the Moon, and Trade Wind in what order should I read them? FWIW, my preference is chronological order. Or does it matter?

Cheryl I've read all three and don't think the order matters much. Reading Shadow of the Moon might give you some interesting context for The Far Pavilions, …moreI've read all three and don't think the order matters much. Reading Shadow of the Moon might give you some interesting context for The Far Pavilions, I suppose, but they each stand on their own. Trade Wind is set on a different continent, so you could read it in any order relative to the other two.(less)

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I'm about 100 pages into the book, and the narrative just seems to piddle on and on without any real point. I feel like the characters remain opaque because of this. Does the book improve? Should I stick with it or cut my losses and start reading something else? Thanks!

Amanda Since it's been nearly two months, I don't know if you gave up or persevered. This is one of my all-time favorite books because I've always been inter…moreSince it's been nearly two months, I don't know if you gave up or persevered. This is one of my all-time favorite books because I've always been interested in the history of the British Raj. I grew extremely attached to the characters and have re-read it several times over the years, hating each time to see it end. However, the pacing of the book is slow (and long). If you enjoy mysteries, Kaye wrote also wrote excellent mysteries set in exotic locales that were much shorter and faster paced.(less)

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Is this book racist? Like, "The native heathens needed yo be civilized by us, the (super oppressive and violeny and bigoted) great colonizers!"

The Daydreamologist No, not at all. Though I'm only like 8% through, I can tell that the book is nothing like that. The author seems to actually be on the side of the Ind…moreNo, not at all. Though I'm only like 8% through, I can tell that the book is nothing like that. The author seems to actually be on the side of the Indians. She writes of them as equals, as people, and not as "heathens".(less)

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Is this book written from multiple perspectives?

Mikey51 For the most part no. It mainly focuses on the main character Ash but at times enters thoughts of minor characters for a few paragraphs.

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What age is this book appropriate for?

Mikey51 I'm only 770 pages in but I'd say 15 or 16 is old enough for this book. There is mention of violence and sometimes portrays it but in a pg-13 movie ki…moreI'm only 770 pages in but I'd say 15 or 16 is old enough for this book. There is mention of violence and sometimes portrays it but in a pg-13 movie kind of way where you see people die but no blood or gore or prolonged focus on death. It does however mention the practice of suttee and describes it a bit, but no grotesquely.(less)

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