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A refreshing read from a travel writer who hates travelling for its own sake. (INDEPENDENT )
Randall kaleidoscopically evokes his changing perceptions of the country's extraordinary perceptions of the country's extraordinary diversity in a travelogue full of sensuous detail, humour and poignancy. (OBSERVER )
A delightful book in the spirit of HINDOO HOLIDAY. (CONDE NAST TRAVELLER )
He does not skimp on the dark, sad nature of survival and how its dividend is brutality- despite which his version of India aspires to be elegaic as well as chaotic. (SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY )
Randall kaleidoscopically evokes his changing perceptions of the country's extraordinary perceptions of the country's extraordinary diversity in a travelogue full of sensuous detail, humour and poignancy. (OBSERVER )
A delightful book in the spirit of HINDOO HOLIDAY. (CONDE NAST TRAVELLER )
He does not skimp on the dark, sad nature of survival and how its dividend is brutality- despite which his version of India aspires to be elegaic as well as chaotic. (SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY )
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought the book as the reviews on Amazon were so good, and am glad that I took their advice. A well written, lighthearted travel book that genuinely draws you in, I found myself laughing a lot and was disappointed when i had finished it, a great holiday read!
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is fantastic! cannot recommend it highly enough! after reading approximately 20 pages i could not put it down and was already dreading the end of the book. i savoured each chapter and re read many of them because i enjoyed them so much. having had a love affair with india for many years , this book identified many of the emotions i have felt whilst visiting india. it is an honest, poignant, touching and funny account of the ups and downs of life in india. it made me laugh many times and the end made me cry (embarassing when on a domestic flight from gatwick to manchester!)Unlike mr Randall i struggle to find adequate words to express my emotions and feelings, but i just want to spread the word that this is fantastic , easy and enjoyable to read and i just wish it was 5 times longer!! i really hope Mr Randall goes back to india and gives us a follow up.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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this is a fabulous book which is both humourous and heart breaking. the author by amazing coincidence ends up teaching English to a group of orphan children. its inspiring, emotional yet funny too. Fabulous read you wont be disappointed.
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A good read
I had never heard of this book, but found it by searching the star ratings on Amazon. I'm so glad I found it as it's well-written, sometimes funny, and at other time very moving. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Gatwickbear
Really enjoyed!
I found this book very touching, vividly written, very funny at times. I light read, just what I need when tired on the bus, the tube or before going to bed...
Published 17 months ago by Ada0674
average
I was really looking forward to reading this book, having done a similar thing myself in Kolkata. However, whilst readable, it seems rather forced. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2009 by JWA Drennan
For me a book of two halves
In the face of all the rave reviews about this book I realise that because I am not in such strong agreement I run the risk of getting lots of 'unhelpful' votes for my review. Read more
Published on 6 July 2008 by Joanne
Better than Bill Bryson
Although the author has the same self-depricating humour as BB his stay in India was much more than a fleeting visit allowing him to develop deeper relationships and share... Read more
Published on 7 May 2008 by Mrs
delightful and compelling
I agree entirely with all the other 5 star reviews; once the first page has been turned there is no going back, you're hooked. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2008 by Sweet Chestnut
Poor mans Shantaram?
A British school teacher heads off to India to teach in the slums. It's amusing and easy to read. But I would argue that it's a poor mans Shantaram. Read more
Published on 18 May 2007 by M. Godenho
A harassed teacher finds fulfilment in India
Will Randall, bored with teaching in an english school, accepts an invitation from an eccentic elderly lady to accompany her on her annual journey to India to spend time with her... Read more
Published on 21 July 2006 by L O'connor
An inspiring tale - a must for traveller or teacher
Will Randall's new book has seen him develop his literary style further since his unique first book "Solomon Time". Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2004 by Benedict Dunhill
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