If one was to describe the book in one word, it would be Superb.This is one book that makes u break the barriers of time and space. U can actually feel as though you are in that era of Mougals Badshahs and their riyasats.
My favourite from this book is the chapter on Hazrath Nizammuddin Auliya. I used to visit Delhi quite often and we used to get down at Hazrat Nizammudin Station many a times. But what the hell I hadn’t read this book then. The irony is that when I read this book since then it 8 years I havn’t got a chance to visit Delhi. I have a great desire to visit The Hazrat Nizammuddin Dargah.
Apart from the story that goes thru the streets of Delhi, what makes it interesting is the style in which Khushwant Singh progresses in the book. The book travels history like never before.
The story moves like the movie Rang De Basanti (staring Aamir Khan). From present to past and back.
Comparing this book with another is not possible by me. But u have read something like this to compare it with another.
Last but not the least the Eunuch (half man, half woman), Bhagmati .....one character to be looked forward to and that is present all thru book to make u feel at ease in case u get too serious with what is written.
For all the book lovers and especially Khushwant Singh lovers..... this is a must read.
Warning ! Keep away from ur heart. I have made the mistake.