The Grand Trunk Road: From the front seat (Paperback)

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Product Description

Now appearing in its second, revised edition, this novel tackles in an epic sweep route of this ancient thoroughfare across the face of the Indian subcontinent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Indus (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8172230885
• ISBN-13: 978-8172230883
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,341,420 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lively view of little known route, January 6, 2003

By	Jussi (Turku, Finland) - See all my reviews

This book really brought alive an area which is lesser known by western travellers. Imaginative and vivid descriptions. I particularly liked the humour and the unexpected nature of travelling in such an area. Many interesting books come out of India, and they are not that well known to us in the western countries.

1.0 out of 5 stars Book with an intriguing title, thats it., April 5, 2002

By	Arshad Altaf (Karachi, Sindh Pakistan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book because of its eye catching title but was disappointed after reading a few pages. I was also under the impression that the writer will describe in detail the famous GT road and his experiences while traveling on it. Instead there is more about famous cities of the sub continent and that too written weakly. There are numerous other books written very well. Don't get confused with the title.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars grand trunk trash, September 4, 2001

By	subhadip "sub'c" (Shillong, India) - See all my reviews

If one prefers good travel writing, skip this book.One of the most boring travelogues I have ever had the misfortune to read. Mr. Bach starts with good intentions, but then loses the whole plot. Is travel writng only about ones travelling or should it carry a bit of history of the place, of one's thoughts. Mr Bach could do well to read Paul Theroux, Alexander Frater and all before he writes another book. Its good to be a India lover, but thats all that there is to Mr Bach.