Firdaus Kanga

Really lovely book. Witty and poignant at the same time. Writing that was devoid of self-pity and rather matter of fact reminded me of Frank McCourt's 'Angela's Ashes'.

Parsee life style (their Anglophilia) in Bombay of 70-80's. All old Bombay landmarks. When teens looked upon Shirley Temple.

Both the themes of sexuality and survival find place. Well-written, once I reached chapter 3, I never put the book down.

The only time I thought that book was about to let me down was in show more make-believe-happy-Amy-Brit episode but then story soon turned and regained its honest narrative.

A book that can easily be re-read for pleasure. This from me who has only re-read Sherlock Holmes so far. show less