Tanmoy Bhattacharjee

Note: I won a free eBook copy of this book in MOBI format from LibraryThing's Member Giveaway.

India has long fascinated me. I read a version of "The Ramayana" and a translation of "The Bhagavad Gita" about a decade ago, but I am still unfamiliar with "The Mahabharata." That said, I probably would have enjoyed this book more had I have been familiar with that Indian epic. As I read Bhattacharjee's retelling, I could kind of trace the influence of the mythology on the characters' roles and identities. However, there were so many secondary characters and bit-players to keep up with. Coupled with their intricate backstories, this made for a more challenging read than I had originally anticipated. As such, I kind of lost the main gist of the story before I was halfway through the book. I'm not usually one for crime thrillers so that was another detractor for me. Still, Bhattacharjee's novel is a solid entry into contemporary fiction, offering a glimpse into the corruption inherent in the Indian justice system.… (más)

A charming mystery story set in rural India that whilst entertaining the reader with Aalo & Adhir’s adventures also gives a real flavour of the people and customs of the country.

With a mix of action, adventure, intrigue and a bit of romance the plot thickens as the gang start to unravel the clues to a set of seemingly unrelated incidents.

With the puzzle solving skills of Hercule Poirot and the fun loving attitude of the Famous Five this is a delightful read and is suitable for anyone who loves a good mystery set in an exotic location

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