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The Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye

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claire_ity's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

kellian901's review

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adventurous challenging informative slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

palomien's review against another edition

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4.0

This book was a journey... I don't know how else to put it. A long, engaging journey through all India, through history of it, through one man's life, through different cultures...
It was a long read and now it seems strange that they went on with their lives with me being unable to follow them. I grew so accostumed to this book.

This is not a book that made my emotions swirl, and there were only 2 parts where I unpatiently read forward due to action, but still I'm happy that I read it, that I witnessed this wonderful tale in the historical and cultural background so good described.

zoer03's review against another edition

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I can’t rate this book because I find it a bit dull and too speechy for my liking. It reads too much of dusty historical tomes and is one. To someone who has lived in the Himalayas (Nepal) it was ok.. I just felt like I was being put to sleep. Not impressed.

karabeta's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional informative sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

happylilkt's review against another edition

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4.0

Even though this novel is quite long, it makes quick reading as the setting is exotic and the plot full of adventure. This is one of the best pieces of historical fiction I have read. I will be reading this one again!