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A Good Read Vaseem Khan and Lucy Winkett
Oct 3, 2023
Vaseem Khan and Lucy Winkett discuss a book about elderly English people in India, exploring themes of loneliness, old age, and the changing landscape. They also explore complexities and racism in 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel', and discuss the metaphors and themes in 'The Island of Missing Trees' and 'We Need New Names'.
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel by Deborah Mogach
The book follows a group of elderly English people as they move to a guest house in Bangalore, India. The scheme is created by an Indian named Sonny in response to a request from Ravi, a doctor in London whose father-in-law, Norman, is described as a repulsive character. The book explores the challenges faced by English people in understanding and adapting to the culture and changes in India.
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