A review by coffeekitaab
The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge, and India's Quest for Independence by Anita Anand

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5.0

Think I've always known/heard about Udham Singh through media, depiction in hindi movies or word of mouth stories but this was a journey into the life of a man seeking revenge for a massacre of his people and for oppression of his country, India. A well researched and well written book by Anita Ananad. It kept me engaged the whole time, the only comment I have is I wished we had been told of Udham's wife and children now....also I have lauded the book based on the depth of research and knowledge to present a whole picture of Udham Singh's life, I appreciate I am not commenting on the person themselves. The news of affairs and the infamous murder can be a judgement of character but again, it is mentioned in the book and kept separate from Udham's long journey from his village in Punjab to America, through Russia, building connections and relations as he goes and how every step is a calculated move which eventually takes hi  to London where he assassinates General O'Dwyer. Want to read more from this author and it has piqued my interest in India's freedom fighters/heroes.