Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ

Michelle's Reviews > Lion: A Long Way Home

Lion by Saroo Brierley
Rate this book
Clear rating

by
5858203
's review

it was amazing

What an incredible story.

Saroo was five years old when he got separated from his elder brother at a busy train station in India. He didn't know his surname, his mother's name, or even the town where he lived.

From there, Saroo eventually ended up in Australia after being adopted overseas.

Amazingly, decades later, he found his birth mother.

I remember seeing the film bring promoted years ago, but I'm glad I read the book and got to hear Saroo's account in his own words.

It's really incredible.

Five stars.
26 likes ·  âˆ� flag

Sign into Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ to see if any of your friends have read Lion.
Sign In »

Reading Progress

December 26, 2018 – Shelved
December 26, 2018 – Shelved as: tbr-owned
September 19, 2019 – Shelved as: brought-in-2017
August 6, 2023 – Started Reading
August 9, 2023 – Finished Reading

Comments Showing 1-4 of 4 (4 new)

dateDown arrow    newest »

message 1: by Jonathan (new) - added it

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) Wasn't aware the film was an adaptation so I may have to read this. That said, Dev Patel was magnificent in the movie and I'm a huge fan of his work as a result. If you see it and like what he does, I'd suggest you see Life of Pi, and The Man Who Knew Infinity among his others


Michelle Jonathan wrote: "Wasn't aware the film was an adaptation so I may have to read this. That said, Dev Patel was magnificent in the movie and I'm a huge fan of his work as a result. If you see it and like what he does..."

Interesting. I did wonder if I should watch the film and based on your comment - I will! :)


message 3: by Ava (new) - added it

Ava Cairns Ahhh now I need to read the book!!


Michelle Ava wrote: "Ahhh now I need to read the book!!"

Haha sorry not sorry :)


back to top