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I was slightly disappointed by this book. I had high expectations when reading it, and I found it difficult to get through at times. I found the writing style, or more specifically the writer's voice, to be uneven, ranging from pure narrative to extremely lyrical. As much as it pains me to say this, I found the lyrical prose to be very extreme, to the point where I found that it distracted from the story.
I did enjoy reading the story itself. It's about fraternal twins growing up in India while ...more
I did enjoy reading the story itself. It's about fraternal twins growing up in India while ...more
Wow! A beautifully crafted book. There is so much here. I can't wait to discuss it in my very academic book club.
Update: Now I am reading it for my less academically oriented book club! ...more
Update: Now I am reading it for my less academically oriented book club! ...more
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