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em_beddedinbooks's review against another edition
3.0
My first non fiction on Afghanistan history and geopolitical situation and its relationship with British India in the early 20th century. Learnt a lot. Am impressed with the author's writing, but didn't enjoy the latter half of the book much, as I don't much like reading about revolutions, rebellions and the day today political, minutiae.
Moreover, I hated the way Syed treated his more -than -faithful Afghan Man Friday, Abdur Rahiman towards the end.
Came to know more about the British atrocities perpetuated in the Indian subcontinent during that era.
All in all, a very educational and enlightening travelogue, but I would have preceded a lighter read than this sugar coated bitter pill.
the relatively low rating is solely based upon my personal preferences, perhaps it would be higher if I could critically evaluate and rate this book.
Moreover, I hated the way Syed treated his more -than -faithful Afghan Man Friday, Abdur Rahiman towards the end.
Came to know more about the British atrocities perpetuated in the Indian subcontinent during that era.
All in all, a very educational and enlightening travelogue, but I would have preceded a lighter read than this sugar coated bitter pill.
the relatively low rating is solely based upon my personal preferences, perhaps it would be higher if I could critically evaluate and rate this book.
ibk's review against another edition
4.0
Bias Disclaimer - The author is a "grandparent" of mine.
There's two things I really loved about this book - the character development of some of the characters (Abdur Rahman especially) & the description of Afghanistan. Both were wonderful.
The plot was a little thin for the first half of the book, but it picks up in the second half.
Really enjoyable read, but I cannot call it a masterpiece. Doesn't blow me away enough.
There's two things I really loved about this book - the character development of some of the characters (Abdur Rahman especially) & the description of Afghanistan. Both were wonderful.
The plot was a little thin for the first half of the book, but it picks up in the second half.
Really enjoyable read, but I cannot call it a masterpiece. Doesn't blow me away enough.
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