I'm re-reading this book after 14 years. I just finished chapter 1 and I love it more (if even possible) than I did the first time around. What I did forget however was this tiny reference to my high school - Nazareth Convent - a tiny catholic boarding school nestled in the hills of southern India. Seeing the name flooded me with nostalgic memories from my childhood.
Cinfhen That's incredible! Love the photo you included! This book is currently on my nightstand! 8y
Reggie In my 20's I went through an India phase, Vikram Seth, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding, Deepa Mehta's Fire is one of my favorite movies, the Bollywood movie Lagaan. Anytime something is too expensive my friend and I would exclaim"Triple Lagaan!!!" Lol. With over a billion people I'm sure I never even scratched the surface but India seems fascinating!!!!! 8y
LeeRHarry I read this at university- which was a while ago now 😊 - and didn't like it, maybe I should try it again now as I've since read so much more Indian literature and been there. 8y
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ramyasbookshelf @Cinfhen feel free to join the readalong if you are interested.. the discussions are on Instagram. I'll send you the hashtag if you want to join in. 8y
ramyasbookshelf @Reggie triple lagaan 😂😂😂 . You've covered a pretty wide range for sure! Try this book. It's amazing and it gives you a flavor of an India you wouldn't have seen in the others.. 8y
ramyasbookshelf @LeeRHarry I know many who can't stand Arundhati Roy's writing. So if it was her writing that put you off, it might still bother you. But I'd slightly push you to give this one more shot before you definitely reject it.. :) 8y
LeeRHarry I can't remember what it was that I didn't like but I'm quite keen to give it another go sometime 😊 8y
Cinfhen Send me the hashtag...I'm not on IG too much but you never know...I've been wanting to read this book for ages! Thanks 💚 8y
ramyasbookshelf @Cinfhen #TBSgodofsmallthingsreadalong I'll be double posting on Litsy too.. so we could have our own little discussions here if you decide to read it! 8y
Cinfhen Sweet 💕maybe today's the day I finally pick it up!!! 8y