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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. A lovely book. A lovely story. It has the makings of a classic. Simply told, fragrant without being frilly. (  )michiy | Mar 4, 2009 |   The story of a family in 1970's India - a mother and father with their three children, their neighbours, their work, their hopes and beliefs, their friendships and losses and the trials of life in general. The novel provides insight to their world and, I found, engendered a feeling of empathy for them - especially for Gustad the father. Its a good read. (  )thejohnsmith | Jan 8, 2009 | This was a beautifully written book highlighting journeys both physical and emotional. I liked the interactions between Gustad and his friends and family, as even when things were rough, I knew that Gustad cared. I also liked the ways political and religious news affected Gustad and his neighbors. (  )krin5292 | Jul 14, 2008 | Gustav Noble - problems with his son, his friend dies, daughter sick, implication of friend in a secret plot. Insight into India's history. Impact of corruption on common people. ( )mtranter | May 26, 2008 | Another great book by Mistry ( )eargent | May 17, 2007 | 0.154 seconds to build listing  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com (ISBN 0771060572, Paperback)Mistry does something that only the really natural writers can do: without apparent effort, manipulation or contrivance, he creates characters you like instantly and will gladly follow for as long as the novel leads. The book is about an Indian family during the years of Indira Ganhdi's rule; it's also a study of the times, its politics and corruption, and was especially interesting for me, who knows so little about life in the rest of the world. It had to be a good book: after I read Such a Long Journey, I wanted to go right out and buy a plane ticket and see India for myself.(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:01 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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