Cecile Pham 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?

Cecile Pham I couldn't read it either. I got about 3 chapters in and couldn't stomach the western savior drivel and the romanticizing of Indian culture derivative…moreI couldn't read it either. I got about 3 chapters in and couldn't stomach the western savior drivel and the romanticizing of Indian culture derivative of those who don't fully understand the system it exists in. Yes there's beauty as well as atrocities there but depicted through this narcissistic, sheltered eyes was not a journey I wanted to take. UGH so annoying. (less)

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