cdeane61 's review for:

4.0

This book kept me interested throughout, the descriptions of infatuation and ultimately obsession, are fascinating. It felt almost as if Theroux was drawing the reader into a trance like state, via descriptions of India, and repetition of feelings towards the woman whom the author (not Theroux, but the author in the novel - as made clear by that author actually having a meeting with Theroux during the tale) is obsessing on.

I have not read many travelogues, but think I may enjoy delving into Theroux's writing in that area. I find him easy to read, and able to evoke time place and mood.