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Enjoy, all!


Else I will desist. Either I will stop early or enjoy it thoroughly. No middle ground.
I have heard nothing but good things about this book. The buddy read can go on past April, no cut off for posting...so if I cannot get it done in one month, I will just spill it over into two.

Terry, I can't say that it was a fast read, but it made me want to keep reading. I can't tell exactly how long it took me -- it looks like about 3 weeks. I only read one book at a time back then, but I didn't spend a lot of time reading since I worked full-time (& now I'm retired!). I'd go with what Sara says -- start it, see how much it interests you, then if you like it "let it spill over" into next month. It might be one you want to savor and not rush through. Give it a try. I hope you love it as much as I did :)



Yes , Nidhi , I agree with you . The author has handled the sentiments of those disturbed times with great sensitivity and insight . I have reached chapter 10 .

I wonder whether our other members are also going to begin in
April ?
I cannot begin before April either. When I read A Fine Balance and The Jewel in the Crown series, it stirred a desire in me to know more about India. Really excited to get to this one.

Looking forward to April when you , Nidhi and our other members will join in , Sara . The book is nicely written and sensitively handled . I think you'll like it.

I loved it, I also thought the miniseries was quite good, even though they had to condense a lot. M.M. Kaye grew up in India, though of course she was English, and I don't know if any of her views are now considered inappropriate, but it is certainly a great story. I recently got the audiobook on sale for a few dollars, I couldn't resist so many hours for the price. It might be fun to go through the audiobook while you all are reading it. I also loved Shadow of the Moon, My Early Years in India and and her autobiography, The Sun in the Morning: My Early Years in India and England, was quite interesting.
It's possible the series is available on Netflix or another service, or even at your library.
It would be lovely if you are able to follow with the audio and comment, Robin. Thanks for the heads up about there being a series. I will look for it when I have finished the book.

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Robin, we must have read The Far Pavilions at about the same time! I loved it too. I enjoyed The Shadow of the Moon but not as much, so I didn't continue with her books -- until I found her "Death in...." mystery series and read a few of those. They were good but not anything like The Far Pavilions!
I never thought of looking for an audio copy. I think I will start looking around for that. That would be a new way for me to enjoy that book again! :)
I have begun and hope the entire book moves as well as the first two chapters:
Chapters 1-2: (view spoiler)
Chapters 1-2: (view spoiler)

Chapters 1and 2 ☆☆ Beware Spoilers (view spoiler) ☆☆

Should start soonish. As always, I have way too many books planned for this month. I am however really looking forward to finally reading this one. It’s been on my shelf for too long.
Glad you are here, Veronique. I'm starting slow, but not the fault of the book, it is reading very well.

Completed Part Two: Belinda. (view spoiler)
Terry - How is it coming for you?
Savita - I still haven't caught up with your last spoiler, but I will. Just made Chapter 13.
Terry - How is it coming for you?
Savita - I still haven't caught up with your last spoiler, but I will. Just made Chapter 13.

I agree with you about Belinda and George . ☆☆ Beware Spoilers (view spoiler) ☆☆
No problem, Savita. I agree this era is so intriguing and almost impossible to comprehend.
As for Belinda: (view spoiler)
As for Belinda: (view spoiler)

I wish I had a better edition of this novel. The one I have is a small but thick mass market paperback with very small print. It is hard to hold and makes me appreciate more large print books.

Here is one picture of the palace:

As for Belinda: [spoilers removed]"
Yes , Ash ☆☆Beware Spoilers (view spoiler) ☆☆

Here is one pic..."
Thanks for posting this interesting link , Terry ! Lovely pictures of the Hawa Mahal .
Punjab is one of India 's greenest state , and Kashmir is her beauty - both the people and the mountainous land of Kashmir are beautiful .
I was sorry to read that you have a small print paperback. Must be difficult to read the book.


Hope you settle down nicely in your new home soon , Veronique .
Looking forward to your comments on the book when start reading again .



What a lovely compliment to the book , Terry !
Books mentioned in this topic
Shadow of the Moon (other topics)The Sun in the Morning: My Early Years in India and England (other topics)
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Khaled Hosseini (other topics)M.M. Kaye (other topics)
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