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The comparisons to Crime and Punishment are apt, but in a nice twist the killer gets away with his crime. This is one of the more memorable novels I've read in quite some time. Savagely funny and searingly painful at turns, the title character's voice never rings false. Quite an accomplishment. I look forward to more by this author.
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A dark but fast read, reveals the underbelly of Delhi's daily grind. Worth a read if you live in or are interested in India.
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Mar 31, 2010
Erin (NY)
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it was ok
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I am not really sure what the hype was about with this book. I found it just ok. I did like the social commentary on the society in modern-day India, but I found the protagonist lacking. He was not that interesting even with his unusual point of view. Not that this book is terrible, but I would recommend reading something else.
It took me a while to get into this book, but once I did I enjoyed it. It was a wonderful commentary on Indian society, and written in a way that was very readable. I enjoyed both the direct and indirect commentary that the author made on the culture of India.
Dec 01, 2008
Ching-In
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Patrick
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erin
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Vesra (When She Reads)
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boring.
Jul 12, 2011
Tiffany
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Jan 19, 2012
Claire Fun
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Feb 09, 2012
Becca
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