Choice
by Neel Mukherjee
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"'How ought one to live?' This is the question that obsesses London-based publisher Ayush, driving him to question every act of consumption. He embarks on a radical experiment in his own life and the lives of those connected to him: his practical economist husband; their twins; and even the authors he edits and publishes. One of those authors, a mysterious M. N. Opie, writes a story about a young academic involved in a car accident that causes her life to veer in an unexpected direction. show more Another author, an economist, describes how the gift of a cow to an impoverished family on the West Bengal-Bangladesh border sets them on a startling path to tragedy. Together, these connected narratives raise the question: How free are we really to make our own choices? In a scathing, compassionate quarrel with the world, Neel Mukherjee confronts our fundamental assumptions about economics, race, appropriation, and the tangled ethics of contemporary life."-- show lessTags
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This really left me cold. I never really know what to do about books that are well written, fairly good character development, and otherwise finely crafted but then has a distasteful plot and irredeemable characters. This has all that. This was a book club book and shows the value of book clubs. There was a lot in here that I missed and connections I didn't make. I think that might be because I just really didn't like and couldn't wait for it to end. Not "bad" per se, because the book was well made. It was the story and characters. I might have DNFd it had it not been for the club.
Choice by Neel Mukherjee dives into the literary world of economics through its characters. The book shows us a new way to perceive the world. But this book is not for those who are not much familiar with the world politics. It has three stories, each unique in its own way. But, it was really a difficult read for me.Although, I am very much familiar with economics but the characters seemed distant. They were totally irrelevant with the plot. Ayush's story was a bit interesting with a very different and unexpected climax. Others were just hit and miss.
The language was so difficult that the reader will feel disconnected with the plot. Also, there were no particular reason for their sudden emotional outbursts. I would give the book only 3 show more stars. show less
The language was so difficult that the reader will feel disconnected with the plot. Also, there were no particular reason for their sudden emotional outbursts. I would give the book only 3 show more stars. show less
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Neel Mukherjee is a UK author who won the 2015 Encore Award for his novel The Lives of Others. Mukherjee's novel, which was also shortlisted for the 2014 Man Booker Prize and the Costa Novel Award, was chosen from a shortlist of six. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- Choice
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- Hampson, Poppy
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