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Hullabaloo In the Guava Orchard
Hullabaloo In the Guava Orchard
Author: Kiran Desai
Sampath Chawla was born in a time of drought that ended with a vengeance the night of his birth. All signs being auspicious, the villagers triumphantly assured Sampath's proud parents that their son was destined for greatness. — Twenty years of failure later, that unfortunately does not appear to be the case. A sullen government worker, Sampath i...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780571193363
ISBN-10: 0571193366
Publication Date: 1/1/1998
Pages: 209
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Publisher: Faber Faber Inc
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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 reviewed Hullabaloo In the Guava Orchard on + 4 more book reviews
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A very interesting book with an intriguing story and look into Indian life. This was a quick read that was different from what I usually choose but enjoyable all the same.
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First novel by Kiran Desai - beautiful writing, loose flowing story.
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 Cattriona avatar reviewed Hullabaloo In the Guava Orchard on + 200 more book reviews
This was an entertaining story with a comic theme and descriptive writing, but the ending was so abrupt I thought my book was missing pages at the end (it wasn't).
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Story lines could be interesting, but none are followed through. Characters could be interesting, but none are developed. Left me scratching my head, but not pining for more.
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Really wonderful book by a great author.
iamstephanie avatar reviewed Hullabaloo In the Guava Orchard on
**SPOILER ALERT**

A man turns into a guava. The End.

Honestly, this book didn't make any sense. I didn't understand the plot or what point the author was trying to make. I only finished the book in case there was some revelation at the end. There wasn't.


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