This was my first novel by Amitav Ghosh and to be frank I did not really know what to expect. However, as i finished this book I rushed out to the nearest Strand bookstore to pick up his latest novel the Sea of Poppies.
The book is rich in so many ways starting from the Narrative which flips across geographies, timelines, imaginations and reality. Despite this constant crisscrossing it still manages to hold all the threads together and takes you into the Magic world of the unnamed protagonist.
It also raises some serious questions about the concept of political / regional boundaries and baseless dissection of people, relationships and does so in such an unassuming manner.
Its a book that has to be read for the apposite usage of words, excellent language, its wittiness and humour. And don't forget to keep that dictionary handy. :)
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