The general topic of the book and many of the chapters were fascinating, but for some reason, I could not stand the author's attempted humor throughouThe general topic of the book and many of the chapters were fascinating, but for some reason, I could not stand the author's attempted humor throughout (although many others have praised it). A few sections also made me a bit squeamish (particularly the chapter on decaying bodies)....more
This was a beautiful memoir weaving the author's experiences biking through his homeland with memories of his past. I loved reading about all the peopThis was a beautiful memoir weaving the author's experiences biking through his homeland with memories of his past. I loved reading about all the people he met in his travels and the impact they had on him, but even more than that, I appreciated the glimpse into the thoughts of an immigrant confused about his identity and where he belongs....more
This is one of the most eye-opening books I've read in recent years. You'll never treat your waitress the same again.This is one of the most eye-opening books I've read in recent years. You'll never treat your waitress the same again....more
I really wanted to like this book, but the author's overwhelming arrogance just irritated me too much.I really wanted to like this book, but the author's overwhelming arrogance just irritated me too much....more
Not one of my favorite books, but I did enjoy it overall. Some stories were definitely better than others. I really found many of the themes fascinatiNot one of my favorite books, but I did enjoy it overall. Some stories were definitely better than others. I really found many of the themes fascinating, particularly the way today's Indians struggled with their ancestors and feelings of whether they lived up to their past....more
One of my top favorite books. I'm REALLY into Wicked... I first just loved the concept of taking a known character and turning it on its head. Beyond One of my top favorite books. I'm REALLY into Wicked... I first just loved the concept of taking a known character and turning it on its head. Beyond that, I loved all the complexities in morality, religion and politics that are explored through this fantasy world....more
One of my favorite books - I'm so glad my book club made me read this. :-) This is such a wonderfully written narrative about a family's struggles oveOne of my favorite books - I'm so glad my book club made me read this. :-) This is such a wonderfully written narrative about a family's struggles over several generations....more
This book didn't really do much for me... I think toward the end I got more confused than enlightened.This book didn't really do much for me... I think toward the end I got more confused than enlightened....more
As I've state previously in other areas of this site... I really loved this book. I think I liked it better than the LOTR series (although those are aAs I've state previously in other areas of this site... I really loved this book. I think I liked it better than the LOTR series (although those are also wonderful)....more
I couldn't put this book down until I finished it - literally. Very compelling story. I couldn't put this book down until I finished it - literally. Very compelling story. ...more
I LOVE this book (and the movie is one of my favorites). It seems like anyone could find their own relationship mishaps among the main character's stoI LOVE this book (and the movie is one of my favorites). It seems like anyone could find their own relationship mishaps among the main character's stories....more
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