Although many critics still call Dalrymple a travel writer, he is so much more than that: a reporter, a historian, a political analyst, and in this book he seems to be 'the voice of India'. Never losing his objectivity or sense of humour, everything seems inexhaustibly fresh to him. As he says himself, this is 'a work of love', conveying his enthusiasm and affection to the reader. Magic!
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 38 February 2007 ) |
