The Far Pavilions

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Summary: A Romantic Tale For All To Read
Review: While reading this book, you understand why people write, not only for their enjoyment but for the enjoyment of others also. I salute M.M. Kaye for writing one of the most intriging novels that I have ever read. The story of Ash and Anjuli makes you wish that you could have the same horrible, but wonderful experiences they had.

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Summary: Colorful mix of love, war, passion & prejudice!
Review: Could not put the book down! Scenes played out in my mind even as I slept. It is a story that haunts even after you finish the book. India's version of the Thornbirds. M.M. Kaye retells history with fiction through the life of a young soldier as he experiences love, friendships and prejudices of British India. Wonderfully told!

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Summary: Most fascinating and educational novel I've ever read.
Review: If Louis Mountbatten had been required to read this book (at least three times or seek instructions with its author and follow them religiously) before his appointment as the last viceroy of the subcontinent, over half a million Indians wouldn't have lost their lives in crossing the line of partition of the land in August of 1947. This book has the power to heal (it has given me a new outlook on the British Raj) and as more and more of us get to read it, it seems possible the partition line will disappear, just like the wall in Berlin did.

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Summary: The Book That Held Me From Beginning To End.
Review: I was at a friend's house and was helping to do a spring cleaning and came across the book commenting that I could never read a book so large. I read the first page, and forgot about the cleaning. I took it to bed with me that night, and every other night that followed and even in the days. A compelling story about love and hate. I remember trying to sneak peaks at the mini series as a teenager when I should be in bed BUT the fans will truly agree that the novel is much better. M.M. Kaye fans, try Trade WInds, that is also another spectacular write on the Culture of the land of Zanzibar and love and hate.

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Summary: vey good
Review: I just finished this book today and immediately got on the computer to see if there was a sequel or if the author had written anything else. Along with Stendahl's The Red and The Black this is the most inspirational fiction I have read this year. Would recommend to others Jung Chang's Wild Swans for further adventures with a heart in the east.

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Summary: Making my way through it!
Review: I am only in the early stages of this wonderful novel of 19th century India. It has been thoroughly enjoyable so far and I am anxious to get through it, but am restraining myself to enjoy each moment. I was pleasantly surprised to see that Romance Classics was running part two last weekend, but kept myself from watching (so I used only one eye instead of two, ha ha ha). Tomorrow, I am off on a long plane trip and can't wait to hunker down for several hours of uninterrupted FP madness so if you arer sitting next to me, please let me read (but let me know when it is peanut time (to feed the elephants, of course!)).

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Summary: Fantastic Old-Fashinoed Epic
Review: One of the best books I've read, ever. I took this book on my vacation to the Caymans' and almost missed a dive trip to finish it. This book is absolutely engrossing. It has even captured the eye of my fiction hating husband, who tried to read over my shoulder on the plane.

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Summary: The ultimate adventure
Review: I read this book the first time in the 80"s and have read and re-read it uncountable times. In fact I wore out two copies and am about to purchase my third copy so that I can have it to read again and again. It doesn't seem to matter how many time it is read I always become totally immersed in the story and always learn more about it and myself. If you have never read this book you are really missing the best possible read ever. Experience history, love, a foreign culture, and even a cruel world but you will fall in love with this story and the wonderful characters. I BET!

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Summary: The Most Beautiful Love Story I've Ever Read!
Review: This is the 5th or 6th time I've read this magnificent novel & I still can't get enough! Her (M.M Kaye)knowledge of the Indian psyche is astounding, I can almost smell & taste the India of the 19th century. My heart ached & I was moved by the intense love between Ash & Anjuli. I felt their moments of joy & despair, Ash's confusion of which society he belonged to & Anjuli's unselfish love. I hope Ms. Kaye would consider writing a sequel (I know, it's asking too much). Right now I'm trying to persuade my (Indian) wife to read this wonderful story, she's only seen the 1984 TV mini series. I thoroughly recommend this book, thank you for a most wonderful & satisfying experience, Ms Kaye.

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Summary: A Monumental Book
Review: I Fell in Love with my Country all over again