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This was a really fascinating, supernatural-feeling book recommended to me by the illustrious Brian Williams. The characters, particularly Aurora and the earlier generations of de Gamas and Zogoibys had an almost-mythical air about them. As the book progressed the airy feel of the book dissipated and the action mounted, so that the book became very exciting and plot-driven. The exotic setting of India around the time of its independence from Britain adds a pleasurable twist to the novel. It was
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IL: UG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 29.0
May 22, 2008
Coqueline
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it was amazing
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