Time shifts effortlessly from twins aged nine to now at 32. A near perfect example of how witting should be done.
Set in India this story revolves around a family tragedy. A complex novel and a seriously good read.
It won the Booker and alas nothing has been written by her since, if she does I’ll read like a shot.
Score 8.5/10
Date read June 2008
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Her second novel after the well reviewed Tractors…
Enjoyable enough and I liked her writing style.
A light humorous touch. Where it falls down is; is it a political statement about immigrants and class or is it a romantic comedy?
Nevertheless I recommend it with 7/10 Oh and the book group liked it too
Score 7/10
Date read May 2008
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Our newest read in the book group, jeez we need to pick better books.
Life in an advertising agency in Chicago and billed as very funny, but actually very dull.
I should have given up after 50 pages. Our group gave it an average of 3.5 too
Score 3.5/10
Date read April 2008
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A very interesting read, light but thought provoking.
I felt a bit let down when loose ends were not tied up. A strange book and very different.
A mundane accident happens and our hero(?) spends all his money re-enacting the event, things get madder and madder. Naz is a great character and what happens to him!?.
Watch this author. A healthy score of 8/10.
Score 8/10
Date read February 2008
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