Helen Jenny answers “I am nearly at page 100 and I am really...”

Anne Earley asked this question about Shantaram:

I am nearly at page 100 and I am really not enjoying this book! This is disconcerting as everyone else raves about it! Is it me or is the book? Should I persevere?

Helen Jenny I want to tear down people who tear down this book. I feel their sight is short and pathetic. Is it what everyone wants? No. Is it a fantastic and eye…moreI want to tear down people who tear down this book. I feel their sight is short and pathetic. Is it what everyone wants? No. Is it a fantastic and eye-opening read? Hell yes. I advise you to enjoy, lose yourself and your pretensions. Sure he may get preachy at times, but that doesn't detract from the work as a whole and isn't the driving force.(less)

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