Pride and Prejudice in the Sub-Continent

Advantages: A wonderful story of manners and polite society
Disadvantages: A rather unsatisfying ending

.... Shakuntala really couldn't be more different than Indira, her sister-in-law, who in turn thinks life just couldn?t be more delightful than sipping tea with Shakuntala?s mother and discussing the selection of wedding presents for other well-to-do people. Across the city Shakuntala?s old school friend Gulab is lazing around her apartment, barely bothering to dress most days and whiling away the hours doting...

koshkha 28.06.2012 16:25 · Read review
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Review of Esmond in India - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Modern India

Advantages: Fascinating look at how India works
Disadvantages: A lot of information to take in

...New Delhi, working with Gillian, a translator. He has written two other books on India, also with Gillian. The content The book is a description of one of the Tully's journeys around India, investigating a number of issues related to India's governance. During their journey, they meet a number of men and occasionally women who are trying to contribute, in their individual ways, to the smoother...

sunmeilan 02.05.2006 10:42 · Read review
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Review of India in Slow Motion - Mark Tully, Gillian Wright

The Polo Is Mistaken 4 A Vagina In Some Countries

Advantages: greeeeat taste!
Disadvantages: Never thought I'd be doing this!!

...love mints, like me, then enjoy them if you already haven’t! All in all… These are absolutely lovely, and brilliant for any occasion. But, each time they go in my mouth I picture something else going in my mouth I never though would be. Other men might be used to it, but not me! Let’s just say in some countries the Polo’s are mistaken for a vagina!!! Written By: Matt Roberts....

Mattroberts 11.05.2003 00:42 · Read review
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Review of Polo Mints