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Shantaram

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Truly a traversty that I am only the second to post a review of this book. Never before has such an amazing mix lifestyle, intelligence and immaculate prose, produced such a masterpiece. my one criticism is everythimg i have since read is dissapointing in comparison.

the best chapters were 5 and 12 for me. but it really was one of the best books i have ever read. a fabulous read that is entertaining but also brilliantly written.

I'm a voracious reader of some intelligence I believe, and have also spent a decent amount of time in India....including the location of this book.

I have had Shantaram on my bookshelf for some time, and despite getting quite a way through the book, on repeated attempts was just unable to finish it. I found it boring at times and was unable to get into it. It was "interesting" but did not grab me.

May give it another go, but struggled.

There are better books around I believe. If you're intrigued by India, try A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth.

This book has you hooked from start to finish even if it is a bit unbelievable!!! It just goes to show some people make it in the end.

This is bar none, one of the best reads ever....basic humanity at it's best and worst.....beautiful prose....philosphical..poetic...heartfelt and worthy of the top prize in literature....usually I would find it daunting to read such a lengthy book....but I don't want it to end....so glad that it is long....envelops all of humanity...suffering, joy, happiness and love. Usually don't bother to write a review....but broke my complacency with this one.

A wonderful novel full of honesty, poetry and drama. I read it shortly before travelling to India, and on visiting that country I finally saw what an accurate and funny portrayal of Indian life this book is. But best of all is the finely crafted magic Roberts achieves in Shantaram. A fine novel.

This book is truly a masterpiece. It is long and for my liking should have been longer. I read the book for over 2 months whenever I found the time and must admit that it took me to a whole new place fully immersed in the lives of those undertaking this incredible journey. When I eventually finished the book, I was very saddened because the journey ended for me also. I would have loved to continue reading this story with all its plots and highlights for years and years.....But alas.... Thanks for making this book available Gregory and transposing me to the India that you obviously got to know and love so well!!!

Be warned. After reading this book, it is most likely other books will fail to live up to standard! I loved every minute of it. I borrowed a copy to read it the first time & then had to go out & buy my own copy for re-reading. I never (ever!) re-read!

I feel like i have been to india after reading this book. The friendships, the hope, despair, loss are writren about in such a way that the reader feels as if you are there. I was so sad when this book ended.

Quite simply the best book I have ever read. So many life lessons about our own paradigms and how we judge things until we see the situation from somebody else's view.