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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Story,
By toolmannh (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nightrunners of Bengal (Hardcover)
I fall somewhere in between the other two reviewers of this book. I believe this is one of John Master's best books (excepting his autobiographical material) and deserves five stars for the quality of the writing and storytelling. There is no denying the very different perspectives on the events recounted in this book, but I believe that one of the reviewers has forgotten that the story is fictional, told from the viewpoint of the English. There is certainly an equally compelling story to be told from the Indian viewpoint, and I would happily read that story too, but I believe that Master's viewpoint of the events is more nuanced than the other reviewer gives him credit for. Mutiny, rebellion, war for independence, call it what you will, it's a compelling read and I heartily recommend the book, or Patrick Tull's excellent reading of the book on audio.
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Nightrunners of Bengal by John Masters (Hardcover - December 31, 1985)
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