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A review by scarletohhara
Around India in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh
4.0
I finished this book when I was travelling in India, but by flights. And the book made me feel nostalgic about train rides... Though I haven't done a lot of them growing up.
I was skeptical and scared this might be another of those books written by an Indian from another country mocking all things Indian, showcasing the sorry state in this country, but was super glad about the tone in this book. It is very as a matter of fact, without judgement, talking about the author's experiences with the world's largest employer. All things Indian, our quirks included are touched upon, and mentioned in a narrative that probably is meant to be factual, and this, I appreciated.
I also liked how the book is about train travel only and how the author didn't delve into the details and review of the places she visited, except the basic introduction.
The writing, given the small print might feel drone-ish at first, but if you persist, you'll appreciate the style of writing especially since the literature is really good.
Read this book for a trip across our beautiful country in your mind, and for the yearning of travel for your soul
I was skeptical and scared this might be another of those books written by an Indian from another country mocking all things Indian, showcasing the sorry state in this country, but was super glad about the tone in this book. It is very as a matter of fact, without judgement, talking about the author's experiences with the world's largest employer. All things Indian, our quirks included are touched upon, and mentioned in a narrative that probably is meant to be factual, and this, I appreciated.
I also liked how the book is about train travel only and how the author didn't delve into the details and review of the places she visited, except the basic introduction.
The writing, given the small print might feel drone-ish at first, but if you persist, you'll appreciate the style of writing especially since the literature is really good.
Read this book for a trip across our beautiful country in your mind, and for the yearning of travel for your soul