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Jul 20, 2013velowallah rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent book. Not so much a police thriller as a social portrayal of contemparory Indian society. Funny, smart and very observant. One thing, though, left me wondering. The writer cleverly integrates a ton of real events to express his ideas. Pesticide in Coke, and Bhopal to illustrate corporate irresponsibility, Delhi pedestrian mowed down with impunity by a drunk but well-connected driver, Islamic terrorists, American intervention in Pakistan, etc. Yet arguably the most important development in India since the 90s, the rise of violent right-wing Hindu nationalism and it's presence in government, is never mentioned or referred to. Could this be due to the political career of the author? For anyone who wants to learn about the background for this book, the true story that inspired it, the very good film No one killed Jessica is available at the library as well!