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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
- Narrated by: Nina Wadia
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
When Ravi Kapoor, an overworked London doctor, is driven beyond endurance by his disgusting and difficult father-in-law, he asks his wife: "Can't we just send him away somewhere? Somewhere far, far away."
His prayer seems to have been answered when his entrepreneurial cousin, Sonny, sets up a retirement home, recreating a lost corner of England in a converted guesthouse in Bangalore. Travel and set-up are inexpensive, staff willing and plentiful - and the British pensioners can enjoy the hot weather and take mango juice with their gin.
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- Amanda
- 22-03-12
Far superior to the film version!!
The book far supasses the film version of this novel, which bears only a scant resemblance to this book. It is an easy read but has a depth regarding the dilemmas that old age brings to a family that make it a co mpelling read
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- Susan
- 10-04-12
Dunroamin!
I haven't listened to an audio book for ages but a free download is an opportunity not to be missed. Great story and brilliant reading by Nina Wadia - maybe now I'll watch the film... but will it be able to be as good?
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- Jane
- 31-07-12
Better than the film
So much better than the film. More depth to the story and more pathos. A really good listen.
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13 people found this helpful
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- Anita
- 29-04-12
A must listen to.......
Absolutely fantastic listen, engaging & humourous story line, exceptionally well narrated by Nina Wadia, who brings each character to life. So good I'll listen to this again.
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- J
- 22-10-12
It sneaks up on you and you can't let go!
Entertaining, well read. We all know someone like these characters, who will surprise you and make you smile at times.
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- sonia
- 11-08-12
Far, far, far, better than the film!
I have listened to this book again, again and again and have loved it every time. Nadia was the perfect choice to narrate this book. I was reluctant to see the film after reading the book and but bit the bullet and watched it and to be honest it wasn't a patch on the book at all. It's just a very loose adaptation and not a very good adaptation either even with some very good British actors which is such a shame. Advice? stick to the book stay away from the film!!
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- sopranogirl
- 29-06-12
Time to check in
Fabulous book, have just watched the film and must say the book is far superior. Nina Wadia does Deborah Moggach proud with her narration.
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- EssexSue
- 12-09-12
A beautiful book
Well written and characters with real appeal and soul. I couldn't get enough of this book and will enjoy it another time I'm sure. Fantastic writing almost brings you into the Indian city where the book is set. Fantastic!!
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- Joykie Burger
- 26-09-13
A Lovely light hearted story
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it's true to life characters made me laugh and I found myself wanting to join them. I finished it weeks ago and still find myself thinking about it and wondering if hotels like that actually exist in India.
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- NicNac
- 23-11-12
Surprisingly brilliant
Who knew stories about OAPs could be so funny and captivating. An excellent read.
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