Author: Romain Puertolas
This is one of those small magical books that transport you to a completely different world. This one has an Indian Fakir — combination of guru and magician — ikea store, gypsy taxi driver and a french woman looking for love. With this rather unlikely combination of characters Romain weaves a farcical tale that will have you in splits of laughter. The many different takes on Ajatashatru’s name itself is hilarious. I wish I knew enough French to read this novel in the language it was written in. Judging by how well the humor is conveyed, I can confidently say that Sam Taylor has done a great job in the translation. Read it and you will not be disappointed.
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