India From Curzon to Nehru and After
by Durga Das
Taste attributes: biographydocumentaryhistoricalpoliticalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryhuman spirit/resilience/survivalunderdog triumphs
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, heavy biography, intricate rather than simple. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.2 / 5
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About This Book
Classic study, originally published in 1969. Personal experiences, work with Gandhi, Nehru, Indian politics, government.a provocative and interesting memoir, stretching from a Punjab village to the highest echelons of power in New Delhi.
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- Durga Das
- Published
- 1969
- Pages
- 493
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