If you're interested in another culture, particularly India then this book is for you :) I can't put it down! I'm on chapter 3 right now, I don't tend to read so fast because I like to reread a whole lot. Basically each chapter is a new story, which I love! The first chapter is about Mark Tully's servant's story - Ram Chander. This is interesting because Tully talks about Chander's daughters arranged marriage, why Chander came to Delhi in the first place and Tully visiting and speaking to people from Chander's village. It really shows his servant as a human being, shows all of Chander's personality and basically tells the story of how/why he came to Delhi, got lost as soon as he got there and ended up as part of Tully's family.

The second chapter is about The British Colonialism. This was really interesting to read because it tells of every aspect - art, religion, language etc and general shocking facts that I did not know. It's interesting because it is telling the story from a British guys point of view who does not necessarily believe we should have ever invaded. I feel similar but I've always had a general very idealistic view of how the world should be. I loved reading it anyway because it's so much more than just a view and it's just so interesting to hear of every aspect and hear of other people's views other than Tully.

The third chapter, I'm about half way through and it's about a festival called the "Kumbh Mella" Tully's book is now a definite recommendation and I wish I'd read it sooner, it's captivating and I love how it's separated into several stories/themes. It's so interesting that I've not shut up to my dad with facts/opinions/views about India as I'm reading ha! If you get the chance then read it guys :)