A review by em_beddedinbooks
In a Land Far from Home by Syed Mujtaba Ali
3.0
My first non fiction on Afghanistan history and geopolitical situation and its relationship with British India in the early 20th century. Learnt a lot. Am impressed with the author's writing, but didn't enjoy the latter half of the book much, as I don't much like reading about revolutions, rebellions and the day today political, minutiae.
Moreover, I hated the way Syed treated his more -than -faithful Afghan Man Friday, Abdur Rahiman towards the end.
Came to know more about the British atrocities perpetuated in the Indian subcontinent during that era.
All in all, a very educational and enlightening travelogue, but I would have preceded a lighter read than this sugar coated bitter pill.
the relatively low rating is solely based upon my personal preferences, perhaps it would be higher if I could critically evaluate and rate this book.
Moreover, I hated the way Syed treated his more -than -faithful Afghan Man Friday, Abdur Rahiman towards the end.
Came to know more about the British atrocities perpetuated in the Indian subcontinent during that era.
All in all, a very educational and enlightening travelogue, but I would have preceded a lighter read than this sugar coated bitter pill.
the relatively low rating is solely based upon my personal preferences, perhaps it would be higher if I could critically evaluate and rate this book.