Quotes
“Gets off to an exciting start and ends with a
spectacular twist.” Mail on Sunday (London)
“Swarup’s voice has a magical quality—an essential
kindness, a likeability…Like the Bollywood dance at the end of Slumdog Millionaire, it is oddly
uplifting and joyful. The film rights are no doubt already sold.”
Sunday Times (London)
“Swarup puts a distinctively Indian spin on this thoroughly enjoyable crime novel.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Sneha Mathan’s English-Indian-sounding narration
suits this story…Mathan gives convincing voice to males and females of all ages.” AudioFile
“Slumdog Millionaire author Swarup is a
skilled storyteller who doesn’t hesitate to take on some of the most
troublesome issues of his native land—corruption, caste, color,
tradition—as he also captures and celebrates its sights and sounds in
this fast-moving mystery.” Booklist
“Swarup intrigues and mystifies with a tale from the great colossus that’s modern-day India…Thought-provoking.” Kirkus Reviews