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Darshan: a Journey [Kindle Edition]

Irene Black (Author)

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Length: 333 pages (estimated)
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'It's an involving story, beautifully told.'
-- Maggie Hartford, Oxford Times Online, 14 August, 2008

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Set mainly in Oxford and India: Sara, a young Indian student in Oxford sets out to find her missing Welsh father - and to escape the prospect of an arranged marriage back in India. The result of her quest, which takes her through Europe, America and India, is not quite what she expected as she gets involved with a dangerous religious cult, a series of romantic catastrophes and discovers disturbing facts about her family history.

'An involving story, beautifully told.' Oxford Times Literary section

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 594 KB
Print Length: 333 pages
Publisher: Goldenford Publishers Ltd (26 Sep 2011)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language: English
ASIN: B005PTUS9Y
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

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Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #283,144 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Darshan 10 Aug 2012

By Tricia

Format:Kindle Edition

I couldn't put this book down once I'd started to read it. It is so interesting on many levels - the vividly described locations, the exploration of different cultures, and an intriguing plot.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A quality read 16 Nov 2012

By curly_helmar

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This book tells the story of Sara, an Anglo-Indian girl, who spent her childhood in Britain and India, returning to England to study.
During her journey to discover where she fits in, she also spends time in the US.

The author writes an intelligent book in an easy to read style, and covers some difficult issues including religious cults, family break-ups and the question of belonging. The protagonist is likeable and the characters are well drawn.

One of those books where I both wanted to and dreaded reaching the end!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A journey full of life and colour 19 Aug 2008

By Minijax

Format:Paperback

In Irene Black's new novel, we are taken on a journey with Saraswathi, the half Indian half Welsh heroine, who goes on a quest to find out about herself and her own spiritual needs. Her journey takes her to an Oxford college, a Welsh village and briefly to America. But to find the answers she must return to India, where she finally comes to understand the meaning of darshan. As always with Irene Black's prose, the atmosphere and colour of Indian life is brilliantly evoked and captured on the page, as are her descriptions of the other communities. Similarly the characters and the contrasting communities are vividly portrayed.

But the novel does not provide neat and tidy answers. As Saraswathi faces one disappointment after another, you are left wondering if she can ever find a place she fits in or someone who fulfils her needs entirely. Irene Black's fascinating novel keeps you guessing right until the very end.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exellent book - couldn't put it down!

I loved this book. My own background is a bit of a mix, as is Sara's - the heroine of Darshan - so I found it easy to identify with her. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ

A fantastic book. Very difficult to put down right to the end. Coming from India myself I can see how Irene Black has a superb understanding of the Indian culture and life. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Book

This is indeed a brilliant book! I can't recommend it enough, but don't do what I did and start reading it in the evening as you too will be up all night. Irene Black is a 1st. Read more

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Having read both of Mrs Black's novels I have been most impressed with their quality. The plots are well planned and designed to induce maximum tension and interest, and where they... Read more

Published on 6 May 2009 by Avid Book Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and literary search for identity

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