as we read...the mysterious land of modern India unfolds before our eyes.
The culture and customs, the beautiful and the not so beauiful.
For me the first half or so of this book was riveting and unique.
The 2nd half could have been anywhere in the world.
Interesting to see the sub continent through another Australian's eyes.
To have familar points of reference along the way.
The characters are fascinating. The world of Linbaba foreign and dangerous.
The insights remarkable.
The writing, evocative.
'I clenched my teeth against the stars. I closed my eyes. I surrendered to sleep. One of the reasons why we crave love, and seek it so desperately, is that love is the only cure for loneliness, and shame, and sorow. But some feelings sink so deep into the heart that only loneliness can help you find them again. Some truths about yourself are so painful that only shame can help you live with them. And some things are just so sad that only your soul can do the crying for you' (italics added)
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