www.amitavghosh.comFlood of fire by Amitav Ghosh
The last book in Ibis trilogy out in May 2015. I have been waiting for long for it. It was out of print almost immediately and finally I have procured a copy. Curiously, now that the book is at hand, I have become loath to take it up. Have skimmed it of course. Why the reluctance? Perhaps I am afraid that it will be over fast and then I will lose the prop of last so many days and months.
With consummate skill, Ghosh is joining the dots in this last volume. Thorough research backs his writing. A superb plot with many twists and turns, his play with languages and words, deft characterization and an astonishing grasp of customs, social mores. An extraordinary achievement.
All I want now is an omnibus volume in paperback to read it once again.
No, after reading through half of the third volume I revise my opinion. The volume falls flat. I got a feeling that Ghosh has got carried away by his language and is neglecting his characters.
The last book in Ibis trilogy out in May 2015. I have been waiting for long for it. It was out of print almost immediately and finally I have procured a copy. Curiously, now that the book is at hand, I have become loath to take it up. Have skimmed it of course. Why the reluctance? Perhaps I am afraid that it will be over fast and then I will lose the prop of last so many days and months.
With consummate skill, Ghosh is joining the dots in this last volume. Thorough research backs his writing. A superb plot with many twists and turns, his play with languages and words, deft characterization and an astonishing grasp of customs, social mores. An extraordinary achievement.
All I want now is an omnibus volume in paperback to read it once again.
No, after reading through half of the third volume I revise my opinion. The volume falls flat. I got a feeling that Ghosh has got carried away by his language and is neglecting his characters.
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Reading it currently. Not sure if Singaporeans used 'lah' in 1840s too though
I wasn't much impressed with his Calcutta Chromosomes. Anyway, read and tell.
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