When Ravi Kapoor, an overworked London doctor, reaches the breaking point with his difficult father-in-law, he asks his wife: “Can’t we just send him away somewhere? Somewhere far, far away.” His prayer is seemingly answered when Ravi’s entrepreneurial cousin sets up a retirement home in India, hoping to re-create in Bangalore an elegant lost corner of England. Several retirees are enticed by the promise of indulgent living at a bargain price, but upon arriving, they are dismayed to find that restoration of the once sophisticated hotel has stalled, and that such amenities as water and electricity are . . . infrequent. But what their new life lacks in luxury, they come to find, it’s plentiful in adventure, stunning beauty, and unexpected love.
- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (March 13, 2012)
- ISBN: 9780812982428
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My review for the film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
My review for the film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2
My review for the film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
My review for the film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2
AUTHOR BIO:
Deborah Moggach is the author of sixteen successful novels, including the bestselling Tulip Fever, and two collections of stories. Her screenplays include Pride and Prejudice, which was nominated for a BAFTA. She lives in North London.
REVIEW:
Better than the movie!
At times I felt it was so different too. I love how it was interpreted, but I do love the flow
of the story more when reading it.
I actually had to forget what I had seen. The characters they chose for the film seemed
quite different than the book. While some I could connect the dots, others it was hard, so I just let it go and read. I'm glad I did too. I found the book so much more rich in Indian culture. It made me want to go and stay at the Marigold Hotel myself, or even the Hotel Balmoral. I just want to be there.
The story, or rather one specific character, is more racist than I remember in the movie.
'Only a different color skin could get his mojo working. Women like these knew how to
satisfy a man, it was their culture'. Say what?! My mouth hung open for that one. But I'm
glad it didn't put me off or stop me from reading. Those shocking moments, or character
flaws, kind of make the story more real. It's sad, but there is some really racist people out
there.
All in all, if you haven't seen the films or read the book, I suggest starting with the story.
So good. So very good.
4.5/5
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I loved this movie, but haven't read the book yet. Good to know you liked it a lot!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know it was a book; I loved the movie.
ReplyDeleteI should pick this up! What a great read for a busy time of year!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I already watch this movie on theater last year. It so dramatic, I even get bored while the main character just riding their motorcycle
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