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The Glass Palace

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by Amitav Ghosh

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Hi all readers, I am reading The Glass palace at the moment.Who is reading it too? Regards, Nita
Claire Sexton I have nearly finished the book and am loving every minute. I did not think I would as it is not the type of book I would pick for myself but so glad …moreI have nearly finished the book and am loving every minute. I did not think I would as it is not the type of book I would pick for myself but so glad my book group chose it. (less)
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Will like to read about Japanese war in southeast Asia,please can you recommend books?
Gwen I too recommend Singapore Grip - I wrote a Good Reads review if you're interested. …moreI too recommend Singapore Grip - I wrote a Good Reads review if you're interested. (less)
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Deiva Even I found the ending to be odd and didn’t find it appropriate given what their history was like. But I guess , in a way, it shows how with age sent…moreEven I found the ending to be odd and didn’t find it appropriate given what their history was like. But I guess , in a way, it shows how with age sentiments of the past don’t hold the same vigour. (less)
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Could this book be used in a Middle School upper level readers' book group studying geography and cultures, or are there any adult themes that wouldn't work in the classroom?
Janell Most of the book is fine, but a few parts might get a bit dicey. There's a depiction of a beheading and other military violence, a couple of cases of …moreMost of the book is fine, but a few parts might get a bit dicey. There's a depiction of a beheading and other military violence, a couple of cases of suicide in extreme circumstances, and there are a few sex-ish scenes ... e.g. a bit of fairly graphic foreplay and then a fadeout.(less)
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Has this bookwon any awards?
Joan I just found this interesting fact on the web.
"Amitav Ghosh came to the attention of the literary world earlier this year when he refused the Best Bo…moreI just found this interesting fact on the web.
"Amitav Ghosh came to the attention of the literary world earlier this year when he refused the Best Book Prize from the Commonwealth Foundation. He resented being categorised as a Commonwealth writer, and also objected that the only works considered for the prize were those written in English."(less)
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