The Romantics by Pankaj Mishra is a revelation. It comes across gently, slowly, with subtle grace that draws you in before you even know what's happening. Mishra's language is deceptively simple. His ideas and concepts are not.
I was transported to Benares through the story of Samar, a young Indian, meeting many westerners for the first time, and following a very real journey of self discovery.
I thought this was a truly beautiful book. The images of India, and the feelings Mishra evoked will stay with me for a long time.
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