- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Phoenix; New edition edition (4 Nov 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0753809486
- ISBN-13: 978-0753809488
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,068,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Rajesh Deshpande, science teacher in the small Indian town of Nandrapur, is thrown into a frenzy by the arrival of a beautiful young English teacher at his school. Modern, articulate, educated in Britain, she is the woman of his dreams. If only he can find a way to make her feel the same... India is just weeks away from a solar eclipse, and Rajesh feels this is the perfect event to help him capture the heart of the beguiling young English teacher. But it is not long before his wife realizes his adulterous intentions and is forced into a desperate attempt to save her marriage. But it is an encounter with a mysterious female teacher in a bookshop that sets in train a series of events which will change the marriage forever.
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Phil Whitaker divides his time between working as a GP and writing. He lives in Oxford with his wife and baby daughter.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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If I could only own three books this would be one of them.,
By Daisy Morgan (Kingsclere, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Eclipse Of The Sun (Hardcover)
On the face of it, Eclipse of the Sun is the story of science teacher Rajesh Deshpande, his faithful wife and the arrival of a beautiful new teacher, a potential threat to the marriage. But it's so much more than that.
I've never been to India but when I recall reading this book I feel as if I have. The people, the heat, the way of life all come vividly to life and stay with the reader long after you reluctantly come to the last page and close the book. I fell a little bit in love with all of the characters, despite (because of?) their very human flaws. Not only is the story itself a page-turner (I stayed up til 4 a.m. on the first reading) but each time I read it I appreciate another layer, more detail and enjoy it all over again. I still find it hard to believe that this was Mr Whitaker's first novel. I've since gone on to read all of his excellent (and all so very different) books and am keenly awaiting the arrival of his latest (Freak of Nature). My only question now is why hasn't this wonderful story been made into a film!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Beautifully crafted first novel,
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This review is from: Eclipse Of The Sun (Hardcover)
This is the story of Rajesh Deshpande, teacher of science, and his crusade against ignorance and superstition in a small town in India. A total eclipse of the Sun provides a perfect opportunity for Desphande to confront the forces of darkness--in more ways than one. Does reason come out the victor or is it vanquished? To find out, you will simply have to buy a copy of this beautifully crafted first novel.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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A beautifully crafted first novel...,
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This review is from: Eclipse Of The Sun (Paperback)
This is the story of Rajesh Deshpande, teacher of science, and his crusade against ignorance and superstition in a small town in India. A total eclipse of the Sun provides a perfect opportunity for Desphande to confront the forces of darkness--in more ways than one. Does reason come out the victor or is it vanquished? The answer you will find in this beautifully crafted first novel. Strong characters, a setting so authentic you can almost smell it, and an ingenious and beautifully orchestrated story. What more could you want?
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