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Old 26th June 2009, 12:30 PM
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Old 26th June 2009, 01:20 PM
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Old 26th June 2009, 01:56 PM
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In Barcelona, learning about an obscure writer from a blind girl.
I have mix feelings about this one,specialy after some time.I would be curious of your thoughts BG.

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Old 27th June 2009, 07:57 PM
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Old 28th June 2009, 05:57 AM
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Old 28th June 2009, 08:33 AM
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Old 29th June 2009, 04:05 PM
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Old 30th June 2009, 04:33 PM
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I'm in Bombay...

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts.
I liked it.No very well written but interesting.


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Old 30th June 2009, 05:38 PM
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I liked it.No very well written but interesting.
You're right - it could do with some editing but it is a fascinating read. I read Q&A by Vikas Swarup a few weeks ago so wanted to read something else about Bombay.
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Old 30th June 2009, 11:39 PM
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Old 1st July 2009, 01:45 PM
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In 10th century Scandinavia (as yet unclaimed Swedish/Danish borderland), complaining about the falling prices of Christian slaves (the buggers won't work, they just sit around praying and looking righteous all day.)
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