India: From Midnight To The Millennium And Beyond
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From the Publisher Review: A perspective of an NRI on I! - Still reading. Currently on the chapter where the character of Charlis is introduced. This is the first work of the author that I am in the process of reading (studying). My impression of the author was that of an erudite and scholarly writer who writes to impress more than to inform. I have to say that I found this book engaging and entertaining. I am better informed by this book. So far the only tharoorism that I encountered was in the word 'oneirodynia'. I have underlined it but haven't looked it up in the dictionary or on Google. I like to finish the book then lookup all the underlined words one-by-one. I believe the author's political convictions have evolved with time since the first publication of this book in 1997. One's identity is deep-rooted in one' s roots which can only be severed by oneself. Review: good book. - found this book very good. it traces the times of early independence to present times. beautifully written. It is not terrifying as some reviewers said of its tough language. very readable and enlightening. gsrao
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| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 525 Reviews |
U**N
A perspective of an NRI on I!
Still reading. Currently on the chapter where the character of Charlis is introduced. This is the first work of the author that I am in the process of reading (studying). My impression of the author was that of an erudite and scholarly writer who writes to impress more than to inform. I have to say that I found this book engaging and entertaining. I am better informed by this book. So far the only tharoorism that I encountered was in the word 'oneirodynia'. I have underlined it but haven't looked it up in the dictionary or on Google. I like to finish the book then lookup all the underlined words one-by-one. I believe the author's political convictions have evolved with time since the first publication of this book in 1997. One's identity is deep-rooted in one' s roots which can only be severed by oneself.
S**O
good book.
found this book very good. it traces the times of early independence to present times. beautifully written. It is not terrifying as some reviewers said of its tough language. very readable and enlightening. gsrao
G**O
Predictable yet interesting
If you have already read the history of India, you'll be able to complete the book in one day. It's predictable, yet interesting. It was refreshing to read.
S**H
Good information about India
Good book, but 😄 may be not so liked by blindfolded Indian congress partymen who would not be able to digest hard truth about the party!
S**L
Very good
Very good
A**H
Content is good. Font is very small to read. Thumbs up for content.
I've ordered this book to understand development in India since Independence. For those who want to know in brief I'll recommend "Malevolent Republic by K S Komireddi it's a great book 📖 for someone who wants to know development after India's independence and to Modi's superiority. Shashi Tharoor is the master of intellectual cliff hanger and has the excellent zeal to describe events.
V**T
Low quality paper and small font
The books(paperback version) paper quality is low, fonts are small.
K**N
Arguably the best political commentator
Very well researched and eloquently written this book by Mr Tharoor alongwith India After Gandhi by Mr Guha are the best books on India that I have read. Every page of this book has some piece of information that I had not previously known. Also refreshing is the author's neutral take on many ills that afflict the political party that he himself belongs to. Sprinkled with interesting anecdotes and witty recollections the book never bores.
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